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YR56 VSG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,583 mi
Last recorded88,583 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 VSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 88,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake has got very HOT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed and rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 88,583 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake has got very HOT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed and rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor to sill area holed and rusty

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

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

Offside outer sill rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 80,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 77,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,235 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

rear suspension rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2021 75,230 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

rear suspension rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,552 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 72,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,504 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 71,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,768 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 64,768 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,824 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,576 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 57,576 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,557 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 52,557 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,346 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,987 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,598 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,544 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,679 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 VSG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

YR56 VSG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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