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YR56 YKG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,897 mi
Last recorded108,897 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 YKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 108,897 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,769 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 102,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamps both broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,973 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 99,973 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,791 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 95,791 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 90,503 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 90,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,010 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 73,955 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 73,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front and rear discs in corroded condition due to long period of inactivity.

n/s rear tyre appears to have been run flat, sidewall appears damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 66,096 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 49,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,486 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 YKG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YKG, 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 YKG registered?

YR56 YKG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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