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AO56 YHX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,871 mi
Last recorded68,871 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 YHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 68,871 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,332 miles

Brake servo pipe has slight split on plastic pipe not leaking

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 64,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 61,657 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,096 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 57,046 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 54,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 54,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 51,933 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,590 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,815 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,664 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 40,664 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished & worn inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,872 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 32,888 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 29,262 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 24,936 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 21,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 17,460 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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AO56 YHX 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 89.5%.

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 AO56 YHX, 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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What year was AO56 YHX registered?

AO56 YHX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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