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YC06 RVK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,796 mi
Last recorded161,796 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 161,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 151,817 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 151,817 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2020 143,078 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 143,013 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 135,467 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 124,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2017 114,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 107,037 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 107,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 97,153 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 97,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 75,737 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 75,737 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,373 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 69,373 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,834 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,811 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,978 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 RVK 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 66.7%.

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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

YC06 RVK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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