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YR56 VSN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,080 mi
Last recorded174,080 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 VSN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 174,080 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 174,080 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 159,908 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 159,908 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 140,751 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 135,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2016 135,096 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 112,872 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,670 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 99,647 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,318 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,419 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,127 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 VSN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

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

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