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LD56 YFA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,532 mi
Last recorded108,532 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 YFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 108,532 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 108,531 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced covered with tape (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged covered with tape ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 102,648 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 102,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 96,891 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 96,884 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 94,316 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2020 88,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2019 85,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 85,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,368 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,512 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 78,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,893 miles

Front both tyres are worn bald on the inner edges and are worn close to the wear bars

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

Nearside steering rack has slight play in the arm

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

both rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars and at wearing more on the inside edges

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,833 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars

front tyres are worn close to the wear bars ,offside front tyre is worn bald on the inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2014 58,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,337 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,965 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre on wear indicator bars and worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn badley on inside edge

Fail 23 Nov 2010 31,944 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre on wear indicator bars and worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn badley on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,319 miles

rear tyres are cracking in tread pattern

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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LD56 YFA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LD56 YFA, 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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LD56 YFA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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