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KR56 YSW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,034 mi
Last recorded64,034 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 64,034 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,201 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear All Chassis Heavily Undersealed

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 57,454 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 55,093 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 55,093 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 53,737 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 53,737 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,750 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 52,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,840 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,212 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,036 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 45,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,192 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread area.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread area cracking

Nearside Rear tread area cracking

Offside Rear tread area cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking in tread area .

Pass 19 Oct 2013 29,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r n/sr tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 17 Oct 2012 27,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking in tread area.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 24,262 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,287 miles

o/s/ n/s rear tyres tread area cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,410 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 YSW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

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

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