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YD56 VFF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,678 mi
Last recorded175,678 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 175,678 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 175,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 171,441 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 171,441 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 161,682 miles

exhaust system modified

under trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 161,599 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing, link pipe fitted, exiting below centre of vehicle (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Inner glue on screen

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe on rear subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush, and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

stone chips to screen

Pass 21 Aug 2020 150,706 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 137,526 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 131,271 miles

Front Inner 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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

suspension parts corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 131,111 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner 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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

suspension parts corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 123,883 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 114,844 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 114,844 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 104,176 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 95,904 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,394 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 Aug 2009 44,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,769 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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YD56 VFF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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