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YH56 JKZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,369 mi
Last recorded174,369 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 174,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 174,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 168,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 162,633 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 162,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 157,142 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 151,106 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 149,686 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 147,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 147,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 145,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 137,906 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 128,854 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing view to some component.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 119,802 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 115,276 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 115,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 110,487 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 104,363 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,028 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 72,951 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,808 miles

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

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 JKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JKZ, 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 JKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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