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YH56 DXY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,283 mi
Last recorded119,283 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 119,283 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 119,283 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 111,944 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 111,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 105,133 miles

rear slightly arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,448 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 99,811 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorber outer casings damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened almost to excess on inner face, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened almost to excess on inner face, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 95,461 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened almost to excess on inner face, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened almost to excess on inner face, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,125 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,209 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,048 miles

advisory / under tray/ engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,221 miles

advisery engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,086 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,263 miles

Both rear bump stops worn.

Both rear tyres stepped on inside edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,771 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre feathered on edges

rear wiper blade judders on screen

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 DXY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DXY, 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 DXY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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