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YK56 VRP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,061 mi
Last recorded63,061 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 VRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,061 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 62,061 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,404 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,679 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,679 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2010 37,213 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,213 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,806 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 27,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VRP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

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

Is YK56 VRP safe to buy?

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