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YT56 LZU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,621 mi
Last recorded153,621 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 LZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 153,621 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 147,658 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 140,025 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 139,839 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 139,673 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 130,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear shock absorber bump stops corroded away

Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,412 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 121,412 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,267 miles

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

off side front brake binding

Fail 24 Feb 2012 88,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,643 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,643 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,174 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 LZU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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