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YK06 YYS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

259,197 mi
Last recorded259,197 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 259,197 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres close to limits on inner edges

engine noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2019 259,195 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres close to limits on inner edges

engine noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2018 240,525 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock covers damaged

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2018 240,525 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened sign's of overheating (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake pads low & breaking up ,urgent attention required

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock covers damaged

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2017 219,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shockabsorber covers damaged

slight corrosion to both rear coil springs

Fail 9 Mar 2017 219,597 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shockabsorber covers damaged

slight corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 10 Mar 2016 196,330 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

rear centre seat belt stalk surround missing

Fail 10 Mar 2016 196,330 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

rear centre seat belt stalk surround missing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 176,218 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

age cracking to all rear suspension arm bushes

n/s/r parking brake operation poor(requires attention)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 159,239 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

no.plates poor

nsr parking brake effort low attention required

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Fail 25 Mar 2014 159,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light coming on

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

no.plates poor

nsr parking brake effort low attention required

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 19 Mar 2013 143,718 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

damage to o/s lower sill

protective dust cover missing from n/s rear shock absorber

uneven wear to rear brake pads

Pass 14 Mar 2012 128,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 128,591 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,906 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,862 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 59,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 YYS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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