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YP06 VXG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,150 mi
Last recorded141,150 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 VXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 141,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs corroding and wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on shoulders and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wing mirror reflector has slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres inner shoulders wearing and tyres perishing on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Steering arms has slight wear

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 138,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs corroding and wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing on outer wall and shoulders wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner shoulder worn and perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wing mirror reflector has slight damage

Steering arms has slight wear

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,567 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing on shoulders and starting to perish on outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Slight wear in steering arms

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 132,467 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension components

slight wear in steering arms

Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,414 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight wear in steering arms

Pass 7 Dec 2020 125,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine fly wheel nosie

Pass 3 Dec 2019 122,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 117,310 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 117,307 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 112,830 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 112,830 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 107,736 miles

2 x front brake discs lipped/worn

2 x rear coil springs corroded

offside rear brake binding slightley

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,249 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 102,249 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 80,717 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 68,545 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 68,545 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2010 55,791 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 55,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 44,182 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2009 44,182 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 VXG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP06 VXG, 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 YP06 VXG registered?

YP06 VXG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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