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HV56 YXR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

235,086 mi
Last recorded235,086 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 YXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2015 235,086 miles

Brakes ; o/s/r brake pad worn thin

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration ; front plate damaged

Wheel trims / various cover & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 21 Apr 2015 235,086 miles

Brakes ; o/s/r brake pad worn thin

Registration ; front plate damaged

Wheel trims / various cover & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 25 Oct 2013 227,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 227,592 miles

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 227,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 182,447 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

EML on

Nearside rear tyre slightly cut outer wall

Offside door mirror and side repeater damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 182,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Airbag warning lamp on

EML on

Offside door mirror and side repeater damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly cut

Pass 28 Oct 2011 131,655 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 131,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unabte to open tail gate

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,336 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,504 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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HV56 YXR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV56 YXR, 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 HV56 YXR registered?

HV56 YXR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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