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YC56 HSK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,104 mi
Last recorded164,104 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 HSK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 164,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 153,217 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 143,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 135,631 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,916 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 127,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 120,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached.

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 120,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached.

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 113,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 113,698 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 105,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Plastic under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect inner rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 105,263 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Plastic under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect inner rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 97,056 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also worn smooth on both edges ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 96,962 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also worn smooth on both edges ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,119 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has slight wear

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,939 miles

Child seats fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2014 78,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,155 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,594 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 58,790 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,904 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,125 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Oct 2009 21,900 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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YC56 HSK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC56 HSK, 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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YC56 HSK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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