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YP56 OPY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,116 mi
Last recorded145,116 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 OPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 145,116 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 145,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 142,634 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 140,858 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 140,858 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 138,628 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases not effecting emmisions (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 138,628 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases not effecting emmisions (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 137,000 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 136,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,806 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 135,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to bracket welds (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 131,742 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 131,742 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 122,006 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 110,249 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 99,840 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 87,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,841 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,572 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,194 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 51,189 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,893 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 OPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

YP56 OPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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