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WK56 YHV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,187 mi
Last recorded162,187 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 YHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 162,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 156,961 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 152,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 145,261 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 137,859 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 137,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 112,829 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,682 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 108,682 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 89,562 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 89,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 83,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,582 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 59,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,067 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted.

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

Slight surface corrosion on nearside front brake disc.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2012 55,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted.

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

Slight surface corrosion on nearside front brake disc.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,746 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 34,047 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,707 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 24,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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WK56 YHV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 WK56 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

WK56 YHV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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