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YS56 YXL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,254 mi
Last recorded176,254 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 YXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 176,254 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 176,254 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 170,722 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 166,986 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S & N/S rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 164,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 160,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inside. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S & N/S front C/V boots slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 158,591 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 158,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 145,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 145,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 139,755 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 130,342 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 106,916 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,975 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,854 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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YS56 YXL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS56 YXL, 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 YS56 YXL registered?

YS56 YXL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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