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YT56 BLJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 BLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 122,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 122,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 112,704 miles

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

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 112,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 99,079 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,522 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,856 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (Deep cut) 205/55/16 V (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge, Just legal

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,475 miles

Both rear tyres worn to wear markers (205/55/16 w)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,789 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO WEAR MARKERS,205/55/16 W

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,741 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,318 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 14,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 14,104 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,162 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 BLJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BLJ, 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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YT56 BLJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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