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SK56 YOC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,522 mi
Last recorded74,522 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 YOC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 74,522 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 74,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 68,500 miles

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

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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 63,516 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 57,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,038 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 53,038 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 51,164 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 51,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 49,150 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 44,330 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,819 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 39,819 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all x4 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,180 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 31,101 miles

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TREAD AREA

Fail 4 Sep 2014 26,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,067 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,909 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 17,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,432 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,979 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,284 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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SK56 YOC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SK56 YOC, 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 SK56 YOC registered?

SK56 YOC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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