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YS55 FYE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,665 mi
Last recorded85,665 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 FYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,665 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 85,665 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,466 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 69,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,842 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 61,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,919 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,709 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,388 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 51,388 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,605 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 45,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 39,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,285 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,953 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,777 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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YS55 FYE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YS55 FYE, 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 YS55 FYE registered?

YS55 FYE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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