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YR56 YKL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,512 mi
Last recorded137,512 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 YKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 137,512 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the edge

Fail 2 Sep 2014 137,492 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on the edge

inside and outside of taxi needs cleaning

Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,519 miles

nearside front wing damaged

outside of vehicle needs cleaning for taxi test

Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,410 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 93,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

inside and outside needs cleaning for taxi test

warning light on dash displayed

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,768 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre as nail in tread area

Pass 18 May 2013 65,457 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 65,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,992 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)

airbag light stopping on

Pass 13 Dec 2012 138,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 121,919 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 107,165 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 107,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp Cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,952 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 YKL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 YKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR56 YKL registered?

YR56 YKL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is YR56 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 YKL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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