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YF56 UZH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

254,620 mi
Last recorded254,620 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 UZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 254,620 miles

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

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

covers under car and bonnet so some items not seen time of test

driver advised on body work

Fail 7 Dec 2016 254,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

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

covers under car and bonnet so some items not seen time of test

driver advised on body work

Pass 10 Dec 2015 211,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 211,157 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 207,500 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 207,500 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 185,749 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 185,749 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2012 153,350 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 153,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 121,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 94,562 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UZH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UZH, 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 YF56 UZH registered?

YF56 UZH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YF56 UZH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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