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YN56 GZK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,768 mi
Last recorded178,768 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 GZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 178,768 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 178,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 178,501 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position cant be opened (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 173,743 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 173,618 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 160,469 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 141,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 124,638 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,843 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 123,842 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 100,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,420 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 100,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YN56 GZK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YN56 GZK, 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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YN56 GZK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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