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YG06 FDP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

278,724 mi
Last recorded278,724 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 FDP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 278,724 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 249,508 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 249,223 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front sills damaged.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 223,694 miles

Both front sills damaged.

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R Tyre scrubbed on sidewalls.

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 223,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front sills damaged.

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R Tyre scrubbed on sidewalls.

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 195,977 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 195,976 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 195,469 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 155,115 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 155,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 120,202 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 120,201 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YG06 FDP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YG06 FDP, 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 YG06 FDP registered?

YG06 FDP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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