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YD06 VYL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,701 mi
Last recorded143,701 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 143,701 miles

slight play in both front iner suspension bushes

surface rust on rear steel brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2025 140,837 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 135,570 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 132,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 127,092 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,521 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 120,521 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rusted on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,938 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 101,820 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 101,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,972 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 81,972 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 24 Feb 2014 80,824 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,133 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 57,204 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

Fail 25 Feb 2011 57,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

child seat fitted o/s/r

front discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,300 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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YD06 VYL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

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

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