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FG56 YJY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,299 mi
Last recorded176,299 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 YJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 176,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 176,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 165,509 miles

Nearside outer sill Prescribed area corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill Prescribed area corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 165,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside outer sill Prescribed area corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill Prescribed area corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 153,647 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front nearside front damper cover loose

Nearside Rear nearside rear shocker shroud loose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 153,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front nearside front damper cover loose

Nearside Rear nearside rear shocker shroud loose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front offside front headlamp seems loose

Pass 7 May 2021 141,158 miles

Nearside Front nearside front damp cover loose

Nearside Rear nearside rear damp shroud loose

Offside Front offside front suspension spring corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres on 3mm

covers fitted under vehicle nearside and offside front to rear obscuring MOT items

front brake pads look low on offside front

lower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

remote locking not working correctly

Fail 7 May 2021 141,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front tyre has 3 cut as marked can see cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front damp cover loose

Nearside Rear nearside rear damp shroud loose

Offside Front offside front suspension spring corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres on 3mm

covers fitted under vehicle nearside and offside front to rear obscuring MOT items

front brake pads look low on offside front

lower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

remote locking not working correctly

Pass 13 May 2020 131,150 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 118,542 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 118,542 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 108,029 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 98,355 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 98,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 88,514 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,759 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,184 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,940 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 64,940 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,864 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 48,539 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,103 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,111 miles

grease around nearside front outer cv boot

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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FG56 YJY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FG56 YJY, 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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FG56 YJY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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