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YL56 YLC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

303,775 mi
Last recorded303,775 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 YLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 303,775 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 303,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,567 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 66,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 274,039 miles

advise offside and nearside rear shocker bumpstops perished

Fail 9 Mar 2016 274,039 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise offside and nearside rear shocker bumpstops perished

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 YLC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YL56 YLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL56 YLC registered?

YL56 YLC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is YL56 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL56 YLC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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