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YK56 LEF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,476 mi
Last recorded116,476 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 LEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 116,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 116,476 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 111,859 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,706 miles

exhaust slightly noisey

Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,416 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 94,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,632 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,182 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,497 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 67,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,526 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,526 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,752 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,542 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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YK56 LEF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK56 LEF, 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 YK56 LEF registered?

YK56 LEF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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