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YK56 VPO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,992 mi
Last recorded196,992 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 VPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 196,992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 177,348 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 177,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 161,073 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall scrubbed on inner edge.

O/S/R wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 122,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 122,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 86,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r handbrake cable sticking slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,933 miles

o/s/r handbrake cable sticking slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2009 66,110 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,110 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 VPO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

YK56 VPO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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