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AK56 NYL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,301 mi
Last recorded139,301 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 139,301 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S F/R brake pipe swollen at rear flexi hose join (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S F/R brake pipe swollen on rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 139,284 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S F/R brake pipe swollen at rear flexi hose join (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S F/R brake pipe swollen on rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Park brake travel long but not excessive - has reserve travel

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 133,947 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 133,658 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f upper, n/s/f lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 128,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 123,295 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 123,230 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 118,581 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 118,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill very soft (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,609 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 114,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 104,764 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 104,762 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,588 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,276 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,790 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,773 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,310 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,337 miles

engine & floor covers fitted

engine oil down

o/s & n/s rear tyres starting to crack in tread

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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AK56 NYL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK56 NYL, 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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AK56 NYL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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