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YH56 JLV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,021 mi
Last recorded94,021 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 JLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 94,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 91,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 88,341 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 88,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking possible pipe onto calliper fitting (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 85,875 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 83,415 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 80,788 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 76,737 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 74,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,910 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,274 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 71,272 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,890 miles

front inner discs lipped

Fail 13 Aug 2014 65,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front inner discs lipped

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,679 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 46,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,738 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,400 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,295 miles

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)

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 JLV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

YH56 JLV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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