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YH56 AEX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

188,792 mi
Last recorded188,792 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 AEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 188,792 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 182,449 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 182,449 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 174,694 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 174,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 167,388 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 167,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 161,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 154,272 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 147,612 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 147,612 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 145,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 138,920 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 138,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 134,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 127,650 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,425 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 113,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 94,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 78,384 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,363 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly misshaping

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,308 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 39,308 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 AEX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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