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YF06 ZTV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,454 mi
Last recorded71,454 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 ZTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2017 71,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front fog lamp loose

Pass 23 Apr 2016 63,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,725 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 56,720 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,136 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 50,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,226 miles

front pads low unable to check.

slight play in both rear link rods

unable to check components due to covers.

wear on rear disc and pads.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 43,005 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low but unable to check properly with wheels on

wear on rear brake pads + discs but unable to check properly with wheels on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,881 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm + screw in tread

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,611 miles

oil level close to minimum

slight play in n/s + o/s/r anti-roll bar link rods

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 6 Mar 2010 22,200 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge [205/55/16v]

unable to check various parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Fail 5 Mar 2010 22,182 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge [205/55/16v]

unable to check various parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 8 Mar 2009 14,438 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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YF06 ZTV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZTV, 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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YF06 ZTV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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