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YR56 CWU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,128 mi
Last recorded212,128 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 CWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 212,128 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 209,735 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 206,825 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 203,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 179,744 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 179,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 160,768 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 137,559 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,822 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread

Fail 25 Sep 2013 124,701 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,867 miles

Airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,932 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,717 miles

slight discolouration indicator bulbs/slight corrosion underbody components/slight wear starting both rear inner tyre edges

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,636 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 67,636 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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YR56 CWU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YR56 CWU, 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 YR56 CWU registered?

YR56 CWU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is YR56 CWU safe to buy?

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