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YX06 KYB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,287 mi
Last recorded175,287 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 175,287 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 175,287 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine has oil leak

x2 headlight washers inop

Pass 30 Aug 2022 150,604 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,230 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central eye level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 128,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central eye level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 115,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 108,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,078 miles

Nearside Outer 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 worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,215 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,719 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,331 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 58,331 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,559 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,479 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,456 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,456 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,449 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,836 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 KYB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KYB, 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 KYB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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