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YR06 USL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,796 mi
Last recorded92,796 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 USL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,796 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 92,796 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2015 80,754 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 80,723 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)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 67,616 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 67,616 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 67,613 miles

nearside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,361 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 65,361 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 49,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre near limit 1.64

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre near limit 1.64

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,881 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,034 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 24,024 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 USL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YR06 USL, 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 USL registered?

YR06 USL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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