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DG56 YTL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,680 mi
Last recorded134,680 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 YTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 134,680 miles

Nearside Front pad wear sensor unplugged

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 134,663 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front pad wear sensor unplugged

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 130,887 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 130,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 127,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE 225/45r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge/stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 127,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE 225/45r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge/stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 123,465 miles

Slight rust under vehicle

Underbody Undersealed

Fail 18 Feb 2023 123,462 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside + offside (4.4.3 (a))

Slight rust under vehicle

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2022 118,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 113,373 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 93,555 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,773 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,636 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,466 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 59,466 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

n/s/f brake backing plate corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,629 miles

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

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

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,930 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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DG56 YTL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DG56 YTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG56 YTL registered?

DG56 YTL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DG56 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 YTL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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