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YY06 BUE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,683 mi
Last recorded170,683 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 BUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 170,683 miles

DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL NOISEY

ENGINE COVER/UNDERTRAYS FITTED

SNOW TYRES FITTED

Fail 10 Feb 2017 170,683 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 152,697 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 152,697 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 137,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 137,752 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 130,469 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to test towbar electrics

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 130,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake disc worn and evidence of disc getting very hot

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Unable to test towbar electrics

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND PROTRUDING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 113,421 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND PROTRUDING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 98,529 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,551 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 81,551 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,551 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,160 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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YY06 BUE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY06 BUE, 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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YY06 BUE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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