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YK56 LFH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,814 mi
Last recorded178,814 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 LFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 178,814 miles

both rear lower arms heavily corroded and soft

Fail 2 Oct 2023 178,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

both rear lower arms heavily corroded and soft

Pass 5 Oct 2022 173,431 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated

nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affectiong drivers vision

Fail 4 Oct 2022 173,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front brake discs warped/fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front lower suspension arms, rear bushes worn/excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges, advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning lamp illuminated

nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affectiong drivers vision

Pass 6 Oct 2021 164,966 miles

Offside Rear brake disc face slight corrosion

both front lower arm rear bushes slight play

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Oct 2021 164,964 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc face slight corrosion

both front lower arm rear bushes slight play

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2020 154,145 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear caliper park lever not returning fully-no brake bind apparent

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper outer rubber sheath splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGES ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on - suspect wiring fault

secondary bonnet handle tight in operation

Fail 29 Sep 2020 154,145 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear caliper park lever not returning fully-no brake bind apparent

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper outer rubber sheath splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGES ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on - suspect wiring fault

secondary bonnet handle tight in operation

Pass 12 Oct 2019 144,842 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 144,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Center exhaust sleeve clamp corroding and likely to snap.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 116,819 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,534 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,534 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 63,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,155 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 53,155 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)

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 18 Sep 2014 47,952 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,530 miles

O/S/R brake disk in poor condition

Rear pads getting low

Fail 3 Sep 2013 41,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R brake disk in poor condition

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

Rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,558 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 34,423 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,864 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 LFH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LFH, 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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YK56 LFH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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