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YR56 YPX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,071 mi
Last recorded157,071 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 157,071 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 157,071 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 132,182 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 104,721 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,274 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 98,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,689 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,441 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop

Fail 2 Sep 2016 83,386 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,151 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 75,061 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,970 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 66,970 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,070 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,331 miles

Advise to replace windscreen washer bottle suspect cracked / maybe motor aswell.

reset tyre pressures and reset TPMS light (Done)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,237 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,853 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 YPX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

YR56 YPX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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