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YC06 EWB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,825 mi
Last recorded75,825 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 EWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 75,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 75,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 73,795 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 73,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 72,436 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 70,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,484 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 69,484 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,403 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,337 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,849 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 62,847 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,059 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,865 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,096 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,349 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,690 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 EWB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EWB, 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 EWB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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