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YC06 EVU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,127 mi
Last recorded130,127 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 EVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 130,127 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 117,949 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 106,511 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 106,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 95,153 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 95,150 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,120 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 91,082 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 85,357 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,298 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)

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,840 miles

Rear shock absorber boots insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,006 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,765 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,077 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread just legal

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,555 miles

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 EVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EVU, 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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What year was YC06 EVU registered?

YC06 EVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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