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YF56 MVR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,355 mi
Last recorded103,355 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 MVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,355 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 93,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 85,900 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,288 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 72,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,668 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 54,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YF56 MVR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YF56 MVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF56 MVR registered?

YF56 MVR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YF56 MVR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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