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YP55 YSD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

218,541 mi
Last recorded218,541 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 YSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 218,541 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 218,527 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 187,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 187,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2013 154,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 154,189 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 134,226 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 134,073 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 108,735 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 89,939 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,810 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 37,101 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 37,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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YP55 YSD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YP55 YSD, 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 YP55 YSD registered?

YP55 YSD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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