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YT56 LZK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

144,737 mi
Last recorded144,737 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 LZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 144,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 141,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 139,026 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 8 Sep 2023 135,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 131,218 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 126,506 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,624 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 107,352 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,595 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,226 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,944 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 86,727 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,370 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,894 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre is bold on outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2010 59,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,472 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,084 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 LZK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LZK, 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 LZK registered?

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

Is YT56 LZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT56 LZK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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