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YH56 AET

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,836 mi
Last recorded71,836 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 AET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,836 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2019 71,790 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2018 68,407 miles

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

all four tyres age cracking

under trays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,959 miles

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2017 64,950 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2016 60,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,244 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,442 miles

Emission test aborted due to low readings.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,218 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 35,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads and discs show advanced signs of wear

nearside and offside front washer jet spray "patten" poor

offside rear tyre has advanced cracks within the treads but do not expose the plys and/or cords

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,830 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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YH56 AET is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH56 AET, 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 YH56 AET registered?

YH56 AET is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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