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YG56 UFH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,209 mi
Last recorded204,209 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 UFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 204,209 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 204,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 184,877 miles

N/S/R shock abs dust cover loose [fell down]

Rear window washers not working

Fail 20 Mar 2014 184,877 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

N/S/R shock abs dust cover loose [fell down]

Rear window washers not working

Pass 24 Sep 2013 165,978 miles

stone chip w/screen bottom centre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 145,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 122,981 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 122,981 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 104,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 104,694 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,245 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,489 miles

Secondary bonnet lever stiff to operate

Taxi meter changing to early

Pass 23 Dec 2010 64,451 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,584 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 61,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,420 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet 2nd stage release stiff in operation

service light on

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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YG56 UFH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG56 UFH, 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 YG56 UFH registered?

YG56 UFH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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