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YE06 UBP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

170,983 mi
Last recorded170,983 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 UBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 170,983 miles

UNDERSIDE SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED AND HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Fail 14 Sep 2026 170,983 miles

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

UNDERSIDE SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED AND HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Pass 15 Sep 2025 167,749 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Sep 2025 167,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2024 163,115 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 160,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad low warning symbol on dash

suspension coated in under seal

Pass 17 Nov 2022 156,151 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension coated in under seal

Fail 17 Nov 2022 156,151 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad low warning light on dash

suspension coated in under seal

Pass 25 Nov 2021 150,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 150,452 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) missing pad-section of pad missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 142,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 132,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 132,722 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 120,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 112,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and high level (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2017 112,799 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and high level (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,707 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres aged/cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished and split but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 89,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 74,204 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,966 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,679 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,317 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 55,879 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)

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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YE06 UBP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YE06 UBP, 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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YE06 UBP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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