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YK06 VMA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,604 mi
Last recorded126,604 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 VMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 126,604 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 126,604 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 121,407 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 121,407 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 114,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 108,076 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 102,553 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 102,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,704 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,622 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 87,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,613 miles

rear shock absorber covers & buffers in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2019 81,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bonnet safety catch siezed

rear shock absorber covers & buffers in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,453 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 73,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Wont adjust downwards (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Wont adjust downwards (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,276 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 70,273 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 67,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre has slight cuts in tread

Fail 7 Feb 2014 64,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

towbar electrics test equipment faulty had to ckeck with trailer board at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,452 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

towbar electrics test equipment faulty had to ckeck with trailer board at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,063 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 60,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,916 miles

All front wishbone bushes worn

n/s hand brake cable not as free as the o/s

Fail 20 Feb 2012 52,812 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

All front wishbone bushes worn

n/s hand brake cable not as free as the o/s

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,812 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,300 miles

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

emmissions just pass

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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YK06 VMA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YK06 VMA, 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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YK06 VMA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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