MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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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