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YR56 CWZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

288,035 mi
Last recorded288,035 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 CWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 288,035 miles

Nearside headlight has condensation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2020 280,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 10 Jan 2020 280,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2019 262,869 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Jan 2019 262,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Dec 2017 242,428 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 224,940 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 207,456 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2015 187,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2015 187,654 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 171,144 miles

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

Slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2013 161,601 miles

O/S/F outer b/pad starting to get abit low

Slight brake bind at N/S/F

Fail 20 Jun 2013 161,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F outer b/pad starting to get abit low

Slight brake bind at N/S/F

Pass 27 Dec 2012 148,467 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 132,484 miles

Slight wear and movement starting at both front lower susp/arms front bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2011 114,970 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at both front susp/arms at front bushes

Both front tyres getting abit worn at Inner tread edges

Engine undertray broken off and missing

Rear Outer b/pads getting abit low (esp N/S/R)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 92,313 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 78,008 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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YR56 CWZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CWZ, 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 CWZ registered?

YR56 CWZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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