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YH56 ZRE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,234 mi
Last recorded150,234 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 150,234 miles

r/o/s tyre worn

Fail 9 Oct 2019 150,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

r/o/s tyre worn

Pass 1 Oct 2018 136,116 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 124,282 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

blue smoke at exhaust when cold

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 124,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

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

blue smoke at exhaust when cold

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 109,812 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 109,812 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 2 Oct 2015 95,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,205 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,302 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,280 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 65,231 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 54,483 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both front wishbone bushes deteriorating,both front shockers damp,nearside rear tyre wearing low

fuel pipes under car damp..investigate

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,483 miles

both front wishbone bushes deteriorating,both front shockers damp,nearside rear tyre wearing low

fuel pipes under car damp..investigate

Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,990 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 ZRE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

YH56 ZRE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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