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LY56 ETL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,426 mi
Last recorded138,426 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 ETL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 138,426 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes discs worn.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 117,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 101,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 79,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriate.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,677 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,845 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 28,851 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,766 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 19,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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LY56 ETL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LY56 ETL, 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 LY56 ETL registered?

LY56 ETL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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