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YH56 VRL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,543 mi
Last recorded116,543 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 116,543 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 116,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

diesel particle filter warning light on

tyre pressure monitor warning light on

Pass 19 Apr 2023 110,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,615 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 103,607 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

srs light on air bag system turned off

Fail 1 Mar 2021 98,510 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

srs light on air bag system turned off

Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,416 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,160 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 86,160 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,045 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 82,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,604 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 78,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,054 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,360 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,828 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 65,810 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,598 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,153 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,883 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 VRL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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