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YR06 USF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

218,114 mi
Last recorded218,114 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 USF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 218,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 210,122 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 210,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 193,046 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 179,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 170,462 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2018 168,431 miles

eng cover and undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2018 168,431 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eng cover and undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2017 166,365 miles

eng cover and undershield fitted not allowing full test

object removed from window prior to test

Fail 7 Jul 2017 166,365 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

eng cover and undershield fitted not allowing full test

object removed from window prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2016 163,548 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 161,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 161,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 137,168 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 108,982 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,168 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,731 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 45,952 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,526 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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YR06 USF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YR06 USF, 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 YR06 USF registered?

YR06 USF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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The MOT history for YR06 USF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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