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PN56 YLM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,156 mi
Last recorded154,156 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 YLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 154,156 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2023 154,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2022 140,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 131,435 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2021 131,432 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2020 124,245 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2020 124,241 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,799 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 116,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 107,845 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 107,830 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 98,118 miles

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

damage to offside floor pan

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,225 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,221 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,874 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,752 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,224 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,177 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,958 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,183 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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PN56 YLM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PN56 YLM, 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 PN56 YLM registered?

PN56 YLM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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