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YH56 NVB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,132 mi
Last recorded151,132 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 NVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 151,132 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 149,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 147,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 145,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 142,993 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 138,720 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 135,513 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 132,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 129,323 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 125,099 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 125,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 111,940 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 99,401 miles

Front brake pads getting low

O/S/F tyre worn inner and outer edges

O/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2013 99,401 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake pads getting low

O/S/F tyre worn inner and outer edges

O/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,158 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 92,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,026 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 78,689 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,194 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2010 66,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2009 50,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NVB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NVB, 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 NVB registered?

YH56 NVB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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