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YL55 EJF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,068 mi
Last recorded183,068 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 EJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 183,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 166,778 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 166,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2013 154,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 139,533 miles

Air Bag Light On indicates On

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre has cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 29 Sep 2012 139,532 miles

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

Air Bag Light On indicates On

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 20 Mar 2012

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 109,300 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,470 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 58,841 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,841 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,447 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,000 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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YL55 EJF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL55 EJF, 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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YL55 EJF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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