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YD56 SJX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,551 mi
Last recorded165,551 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 SJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 165,551 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 154,796 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body surface rust

Pass 30 Oct 2021 145,087 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 134,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 1 May 2019 119,463 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 119,463 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 110,252 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,752 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 100,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 89,998 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,102 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,856 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 56,287 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,135 miles

oil level very high

Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,655 miles

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

air intake hose clamp not fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,673 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 34,673 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,695 miles

surface scratches to front screen

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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YD56 SJX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YD56 SJX, 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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YD56 SJX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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