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YG06 VGV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,710 mi
Last recorded66,710 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 VGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 66,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 66,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 61,348 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,518 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 57,994 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,420 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,844 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,302 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 50,471 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,673 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,824 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,486 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,537 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 34,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,026 miles

small cracks in front tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,447 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,557 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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YG06 VGV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 YG06 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

YG06 VGV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YG06 VGV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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