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YC06 EFH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

148,797 mi
Last recorded148,797 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 EFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 148,797 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 142,746 miles

Offside Front has spare wheel fitted a time of test

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 142,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake warning wire loose

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front has spare wheel fitted a time of test

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 134,730 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust slight noise

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f rear bushes slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 127,191 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 127,184 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2022 127,184 miles

Brake performance not tested Brakes not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe at flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2021 116,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 116,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 101,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly blowing at weld on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 101,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,061 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 84,060 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 83,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 77,483 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 77,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 71,137 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 71,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 64,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 57,391 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 50,169 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 50,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,740 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 42,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,989 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,664 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 22,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YC06 EFH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC06 EFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC06 EFH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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