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HY56 YEC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,332 mi
Last recorded126,332 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 YEC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 126,332 miles

tracking

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 126,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

tracking

Pass 22 Oct 2018 122,505 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 17 Oct 2018 122,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2017 118,060 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 7 Oct 2017 117,857 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2016 110,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,503 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 20 Oct 2014 97,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,826 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to front brake discs

oil level low

Fail 24 Oct 2013 95,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to front brake discs

oil level low

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,298 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside Body Damaged

nearside rear Tyre perished on outer side wall

offside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Oct 2011 84,440 miles

slight dampness around front shockers

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,022 miles

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

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

imbalance in front brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,946 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HY56 YEC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HY56 YEC, 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 HY56 YEC registered?

HY56 YEC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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