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YX06 GOP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,665 mi
Last recorded97,665 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 GOP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 97,665 miles

EML light on at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2025 97,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

EML light on at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2024 95,681 miles

engine management light on dash (pre 2008)

Fail 29 Nov 2024 95,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

engine management light on dash (pre 2008)

Pass 28 Nov 2023 93,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 93,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,828 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured indicators flashing a bit white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine managment light on dash

Fail 9 Nov 2022 90,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured indicators flashing a bit white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine managment light on dash

Pass 8 May 2021 85,698 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML Light On

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,571 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,439 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 70,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,913 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 64,913 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split at small end (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 58,949 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,657 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 53,544 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

O/S front tyrejust in the limit

Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,764 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 28,144 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 23,345 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 17,029 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 17,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GOP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GOP, 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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YX06 GOP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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