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YY55 PRZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,933 mi
Last recorded190,933 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 PRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 190,933 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2019 190,932 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2018 180,273 miles

eml illuminated

Fail 5 Mar 2018 180,273 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml illuminated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 162,053 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 161,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 142,613 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 142,613 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 132,448 miles

front brake disc corroded on inner face

rear brake disc starting corrode on face

Fail 6 Mar 2015 132,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc corroded on inner face

rear brake disc starting corrode on face

Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 113,175 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 96,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,579 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,207 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,296 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 43,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,022 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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YY55 PRZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY55 PRZ, 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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YY55 PRZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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