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YL56 LHT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,296 mi
Last recorded85,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,296 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 85,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres cracking on edge of tread

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,393 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

both front hubs have been cut into near lower ball joints

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,425 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 61,704 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,520 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,698 miles

Nearside rear bump stop worn

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,867 miles

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

rear side light out

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,080 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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YL56 LHT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YL56 LHT, 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 YL56 LHT registered?

YL56 LHT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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