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YP56 KYG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,173 mi
Last recorded99,173 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 KYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 99,173 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 99,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 93,697 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 93,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,245 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 88,245 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,769 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,311 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 82,311 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,784 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,562 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 58,562 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,358 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,304 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,331 miles

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

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

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 KYG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KYG, 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 KYG registered?

YP56 KYG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is YP56 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP56 KYG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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