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LY56 ETT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

216,771 mi
Last recorded216,771 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 ETT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 216,771 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 20 Feb 2021 184,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 162,567 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 152,339 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 151,892 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road stone chip larger than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 143,358 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 195/65v15

Offside Rear tyre perished 195/65v15

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2016 133,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,802 miles

undertrays

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front dip beam dim

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

child seats

engine covers

Fail 1 Nov 2014 110,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2014 110,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 98,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 87,257 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 75,928 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 75,928 miles

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

offside front tyre 3+mm nearside rear 2mm,flat spots on offside rear tyre below 1.6mm

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 20 Nov 2010 64,764 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 64,764 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on the edge

Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,836 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 36,996 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,996 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2007 15,111 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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LY56 ETT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ETT, 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 ETT registered?

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

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