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YT56 BKZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,997 mi
Last recorded124,997 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 BKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 124,997 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 119,770 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 113,960 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 109,707 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 101,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Both cracking on the inner sidewall

Nearside Front constant velocity boot has a small hole in, still preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 101,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Both cracking on the inner sidewall

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front constant velocity boot has a small hole in, still preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,284 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 92,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,680 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 85,680 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,326 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 80,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,450 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 76,407 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,025 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres stepped on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,785 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 69,785 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,174 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 53,174 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,504 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,665 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 BKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YT56 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

YT56 BKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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