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YH56 ZRA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,101 mi
Last recorded166,101 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ZRA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 166,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 151,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 143,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 131,507 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 112,406 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 112,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 98,853 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 98,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 115,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

middle to back exhaust sections slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2014 115,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

middle to back exhaust sections slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,078 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 66,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

front windscreen wipers are smearing the screen

nearside rear shock absorber gaiter is deterioated / insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,237 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,867 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber buffer perished

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,549 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to rear brake disc surfaces

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,886 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,886 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 ZRA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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