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YL55 TZY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,076 mi
Last recorded14,076 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 TZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 14,076 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 140,037 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 139,336 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 138,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 119,498 miles

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

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

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

front wipers show signs of wear

offside front seat belt slow on retraction

Fail 2 Feb 2012 108,340 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front seatbelt slow on retraction

rear brake discs badly lipped and corroied

rear nearside and offside bumpstops perished and split

Pass 2 Feb 2012 108,340 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front seatbelt slow on retraction

rear brake discs badly lipped and corroied

rear nearside and offside bumpstops perished and split

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,058 miles

tailgate gas struts leaking

offside front door mirror glass cracked but still provides view tho the rear

Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,186 miles

very slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,841 miles

Offside Rear 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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YL55 TZY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

YL55 TZY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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