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KR56 YRN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (24 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96%

Mileage

241,587 mi
Last recorded241,587 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

24 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 241,587 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 229,194 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 217,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower rear engine mount worn

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter perished

slight grease leak at nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter

Pass 16 Jan 2023 206,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 194,437 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 183,551 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 175,366 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 164,458 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 151,531 miles

Both rear calipers sticking slightly may need new or freeing off

Pass 23 Feb 2017 139,673 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 132,081 miles

Front pads 50% worn

Nearside Front Lower wishbone support bush starting to split and perish

Offside Front Lower wishbone support bush staring to split and perish

Pass 16 Feb 2016 123,594 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,089 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 101,140 miles

Front pads low 85% worn. suggest discs with new pads

Offside lower suspension support bush starting to perish

Rear caliper sliders starting to corrode

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,162 miles

Replacement speedo fitted hence mileage

Fail 19 Aug 2014 89,162 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Replacement speedo fitted hence mileage

Pass 25 Feb 2014 124,204 miles

Slight movement in nearside lower arm support bushes.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 110,827 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW ON THE OFFSIDE !!!

Small weep from cv gaitor nearside front.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,783 miles

REAR TYRE DRIVERS SIDE (OFFSIDE) LOW ON TREAD 2MM !!

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,055 miles

Front pads worn 50%

Rear brake pads 75% worn

Rear tyre nearside getting low on tread

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,928 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,408 miles

Both rear tyres have surface cracks but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,407 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,908 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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KR56 YRN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KR56 YRN, 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 KR56 YRN registered?

KR56 YRN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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