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YS55 VYC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,554 mi
Last recorded204,554 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 VYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 204,554 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 10 May 2023 200,092 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 200,084 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 200,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp / sleeve, corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure cable tied (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp / sleeve, corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2022 197,766 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Apr 2022 197,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 184,494 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Apr 2021 184,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2020 181,982 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 178,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 174,017 miles

Central Rear brake light in opperative

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 167,931 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 167,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 158,056 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Rear tyre low

Nearside Front pads low

Fail 30 Jan 2016 158,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front pads low

Nearside Rear tyre low

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

Offside Rear tyre low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 144,465 miles

Drivers side front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 135,421 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 135,381 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 125,903 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 115,852 miles

os rear tyre low 2mm

Fail 24 Jan 2011 106,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 106,268 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 93,744 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 93,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,499 miles

N/s/f headlamp cover damaged.

Too much engine oil in.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 81,499 miles

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

Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

N/s/f headlamp cover damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Too much engine oil in.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VYC, 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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YS55 VYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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