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YC56 XMK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,416 mi
Last recorded117,416 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 XMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 117,416 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 109,538 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 109,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 104,160 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 104,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 104,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,792 miles

both front rear bushes worn

Fail 6 Jun 2018 91,729 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front rear bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2017 85,043 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear child seats fitted

Rear trail arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 9 Jun 2017 85,043 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear child seats fitted

Rear trail arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,527 miles

Both front tyres low and slightly perished

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jun 2016 78,527 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres low and slightly perished

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,121 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,003 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,132 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 54,292 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,292 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,091 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 XMK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC56 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

YC56 XMK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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