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YX06 JVJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,095 mi
Last recorded144,095 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 JVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 144,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 144,086 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 133,183 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 133,065 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 121,612 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 121,610 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 110,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 98,517 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 98,515 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification both sides. bolt loose on n/s and both incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 85,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 85,836 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 73,916 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,654 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 60,654 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,013 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,158 miles

engine pans

zero smoke

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,854 miles

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

slight leak from offside outer c v boot

Pass 5 May 2015 39,127 miles

Both front outter cv boots perished

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside inner cv boot perished

Pass 7 May 2014 35,107 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to seperate from bonding,slight leak from both outer cv gaitors,cut in nearside front tyre tread.

Pass 14 May 2013 31,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front lower arm rear bush slight play

Pass 18 May 2012 28,053 miles

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

gaiter split, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 10 May 2011 23,871 miles

head light aim checked as presented

winter tyres fitted to all wheels

Pass 20 May 2010 19,674 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,561 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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YX06 JVJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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