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YT56 BKY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,154 mi
Last recorded81,154 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 BKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 81,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 78,250 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 74,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 70,280 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,896 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 65,742 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 61,790 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,755 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 54,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,613 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 49,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,774 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,065 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,028 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,271 miles

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,607 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,261 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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YT56 BKY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 YT56 BKY, 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 YT56 BKY registered?

YT56 BKY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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