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YL06 FJA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,252 mi
Last recorded150,252 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 FJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 150,252 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 150,252 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 137,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,673 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 121,673 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 104,902 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 104,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 80,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front outer c.v boot in poor condition

nearside rear bump stop in poor condition

offside rear bump stop in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,774 miles

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

nearside front outer c.v boot in poor condition

nearside rear bump stop in poor condition

offside rear bump stop in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,868 miles

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

slight leak off grease on nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,780 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,078 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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YL06 FJA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YL06 FJA, 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 YL06 FJA registered?

YL06 FJA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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The MOT history for YL06 FJA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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