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YC56 XGU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,334 mi
Last recorded68,334 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 XGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2022 68,334 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 67,558 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 67,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,836 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 66,836 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 65,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,469 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 61,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 51,106 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,472 miles

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

Offside Front caliper slightly holding

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,450 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near Side Rear tyre perishing

Off Side Rear tyre perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 39,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,144 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 25,556 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 XGU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XGU, 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 YC56 XGU registered?

YC56 XGU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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