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CE56 YAU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,200 mi
Last recorded60,200 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 YAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 55,338 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner rear bushes perished (marked in yellow). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,314 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn. marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 55,296 miles

Nearside N/S door mirror glass is cracked.

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules/brake pipe unions are corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear bushes are perished.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm inner bushes are perished (marked in yellow). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 55,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside N/S door mirror glass is cracked.

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules/brake pipe unions are corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear bushes are perished.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm inner bushes are perished (marked in yellow). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

exhaust system corroding

plastic floor covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 53,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

exhaust system corroding

plastic floor covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2019 53,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,492 miles

n/s mirror

Fail 24 Sep 2018 50,492 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s mirror

Pass 23 Sep 2017 47,053 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Slight leak from washer bottle but washers still working

Small stone chips to windscreen

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,399 miles

Front number plate slightly dirty

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

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 26 Sep 2015 39,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate slightly dirty

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2013 30,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre cut in tread @ has uneven tread wear

o/s/r tyre cracked @ perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,680 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,542 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 25,542 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,539 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,412 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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CE56 YAU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE56 YAU, 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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CE56 YAU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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