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YX06 GNV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,396 mi
Last recorded162,396 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 GNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 162,396 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 162,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 146,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 130,095 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 130,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 104,706 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,525 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 88,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,355 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 49,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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YX06 GNV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX06 GNV, 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 YX06 GNV registered?

YX06 GNV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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