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YT06 TZM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,878 mi
Last recorded136,878 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 TZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 136,878 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 136,717 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 127,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top dust cover casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover casing becoming detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 120,344 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 120,293 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour flashimg white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 116,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 111,419 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 111,419 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 106,343 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All four indicators losing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,393 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,226 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,059 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,814 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 45,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 18,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 11,925 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 9,009 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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YT06 TZM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT06 TZM, 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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YT06 TZM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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