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YK56 NPV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,135 mi
Last recorded201,135 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 NPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 201,135 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 180,869 miles

slight play osf steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2012 154,661 miles

both rear brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2011 132,444 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f has slight slit in front tyre

slight front brake judder

Pass 23 Sep 2010 108,031 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 107,070 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 74,092 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 74,092 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)

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

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

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 NPV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

YK56 NPV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is YK56 NPV safe to buy?

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