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YP56 JBU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

275,050 mi
Last recorded275,050 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 JBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 275,050 miles

rear service and parking brake passed on limit-headlight aims passed on limit-parking brake has slight travel-n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on limit-o/s/f tyre inner wall starting to crack

steering rack play-o/s/f track rod end ha slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2015 252,656 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 219,121 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 187,242 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 155,268 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 155,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 139,796 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 139,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 127,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 127,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,640 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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YP56 JBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YP56 JBU, 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 YP56 JBU registered?

YP56 JBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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