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YH56 DXP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 DXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front part of outer sills corroded

front discs seem thin and slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015

Corrosion on both front sills

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2014

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012

Dash Display not showing Mileage

Nearside rear bump stop split

Offside rear bump stop split

Fail 24 Aug 2012

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Dash Display not showing Mileage

Nearside rear bump stop split

Offside rear bump stop split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,208 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

both rear tyre treads castleated

Pass 4 Sep 2010 68,861 miles

no results on smoke test due to dpf fitted to car cannot do print out for emmissions

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,433 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 DXP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

YH56 DXP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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