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YF06 NHV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

292,303 mi
Last recorded292,303 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 NHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 292,303 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 292,303 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 256,805 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2012 256,805 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 231,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 203,563 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 165,216 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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YF06 NHV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YF06 NHV, 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 YF06 NHV registered?

YF06 NHV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2006.

Is YF06 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 NHV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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