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WK56 YHM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

269,818 mi
Last recorded269,818 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 YHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 269,818 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 269,818 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 261,347 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 255,621 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 255,621 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 234,343 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 207,451 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 203,877 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 203,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 192,475 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes splitting

front number plate cracked

small chips in windscreen

steering light on

Fail 28 Jul 2014 192,460 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear trailing arms front bushes splitting

front number plate cracked

small chips in windscreen

steering light on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 172,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 172,662 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 158,983 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

trim on n/s/f bumper loose

Fail 1 May 2013 158,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front brake discs and pads worn low

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

trim on n/s/f bumper loose

Pass 26 Oct 2012 146,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 May 2012 135,220 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 25 Oct 2011 120,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 120,256 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 103,306 miles

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2010 84,130 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 63,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,178 miles

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

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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WK56 YHM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WK56 YHM, 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 WK56 YHM registered?

WK56 YHM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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