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YK56 VTL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,686 mi
Last recorded69,686 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 69,686 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 69,515 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 69,515 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 68,507 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 67,265 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 67,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,975 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 62,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,744 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,020 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2017 57,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear light lenz cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2016 53,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear light lenz cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,794 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,347 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,949 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked(glass)

rear seat belts not checked due to car full off loft insulation

Pass 27 Nov 2010 42,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,982 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 VTL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

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

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