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YK56 VTY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,379 mi
Last recorded84,379 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 84,379 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, 205/55R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body have general corrosion.

Fail 3 Sep 2026 84,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, 205/55R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body have general corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2025 81,143 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre under-inflated

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2024 79,165 miles

Under-body trats & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,393 miles

Amber brake pad warning light on. Pads ok

Battery warning light on

Pass 23 Aug 2022 74,893 miles

Brake pad wear auxiliary wear warning illuminated ALL brakes serviceable

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Aug 2022 74,892 miles

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

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,027 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,775 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Aug 2019 70,330 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 24 Aug 2018 68,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Aug 2017 67,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays and covers fitted obscuring some under-body components

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,372 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,900 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 40,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 25 Aug 2010 29,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,447 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 VTY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VTY, 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 VTY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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