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YP06 MBU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,379 mi
Last recorded114,379 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 MBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 114,379 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 114,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction old codes deleted (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 105,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Oct 2022 101,573 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 101,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Nov 2021 97,444 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 97,362 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,957 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 85,093 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,753 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 76,753 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,932 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,830 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 65,830 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,035 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking down tread

Fail 4 Nov 2014 54,669 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking down tread

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,990 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 42,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,278 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 36,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,983 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,460 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,986 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 22,871 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,871 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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YP06 MBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YP06 MBU, 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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YP06 MBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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