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YK06 YYW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,707 mi
Last recorded169,707 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 YYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 169,707 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Road wheel slightly damaged all four (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 169,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Road wheel slightly damaged all four (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 164,468 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 164,468 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 157,617 miles

both rear tyres cracking to tread areas/ worn to 2.5mm

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 20 Apr 2016 157,613 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking to tread areas/ worn to 2.5mm

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 21 Apr 2015 150,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2014 145,410 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 141,866 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished on iner shoulder

Pass 1 May 2012 137,864 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 131,901 miles

unable to fully inspect underside fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2010 123,777 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 123,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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 YYW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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