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KR56 YSE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,725 mi
Last recorded117,725 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 117,725 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 117,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 114,532 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 114,520 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Interior mirror obscured by interior lamp insecure

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,793 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 109,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 84% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 106,842 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge patchy wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 106,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens /reflector broken (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge patchy wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 101,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit recommend flush of injectors and dpf system 1 / 1.62 2 / 1.21 3 / 1.15 4 / 11 5 / 1.12 6 1.03 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone front bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 91,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Rattle from auxiliary belt area. Suspect alternator and tensioner. Recommend inspection and repair.

Fail 8 Feb 2019 91,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.0m. Average 1.64m. Peak 3.33m. Recommend fuel system cleaner added. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb 380. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Rattle from auxiliary belt area. Suspect alternator and tensioner. Recommend inspection and repair.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty. (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 85,764 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,899 miles

BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 23 Jan 2017 81,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,231 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 64,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine oil level low

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,348 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,768 miles

both front wipers are slightly perished

offside front brake pads have a lot of wear

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,248 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 39,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,349 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 YSE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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