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YR56 PPY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,310 mi
Last recorded118,310 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 118,310 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 118,307 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,442 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Traction control light on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 111,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Traction control light on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,551 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Uneven tyre wear n/s/r

Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,207 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear mount bushes weak

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 82,103 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear tyre just under 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,103 miles

o/s rear tyre just under 3mm

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,533 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r upper shock absorber casing adrift

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,680 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2011 51,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,907 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,570 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 PPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR56 PPY, 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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YR56 PPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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