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YY06 KBO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,491 mi
Last recorded170,491 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 170,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 136,074 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 125,044 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated.

Engine covers fitted.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Under covers fitted.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 124,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated.

Engine covers fitted.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under covers fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 110,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 110,945 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,632 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 99,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 86,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,248 miles

nearside front tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm

Fail 26 Sep 2011 74,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,368 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,281 miles

parking ticket on windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2010 63,281 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

parking ticket on windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2009 52,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,247 miles

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

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 KBO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KBO, 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 KBO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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