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YL55 RDY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,778 mi
Last recorded139,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 RDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 139,778 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 139,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 127,285 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 127,285 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,344 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,648 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 103,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

handbrake operation stiff

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,941 miles

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

nearside rear out seatbelt clasp cover broken but seat belt clasp fully funtional at time of test

offside door indicator repeter dull but still shows more that 50% of light source illuminating

Pass 2 Feb 2013 78,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,415 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,746 miles

n/s/r seat belt stalk plastic covering loose [seat belt operation ok ]

Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,538 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,444 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 RDY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RDY, 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 YL55 RDY registered?

YL55 RDY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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The MOT history for YL55 RDY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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