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YR56 VRX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

270,671 mi
Last recorded270,671 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 VRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 270,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 248,234 miles

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

n/s outer sill damage

o/s rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 16 Feb 2017 225,370 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 225,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 206,785 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 206,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 178,444 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 178,444 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 160,039 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 159,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear anti-roll bar corroded & rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 159,009 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 132,599 miles

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

Nearside 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 126,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 106,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 82,638 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2010 82,638 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,805 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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YR56 VRX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YR56 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

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

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