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YD06 VYC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

271,204 mi
Last recorded271,204 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 271,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 267,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 258,731 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 258,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 256,365 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 246,049 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 236,401 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 227,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 218,113 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 210,263 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 198,236 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 188,971 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 188,971 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,212 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,156 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,094 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 24,094 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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YD06 VYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD06 VYC, 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 YD06 VYC registered?

YD06 VYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YD06 VYC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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