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YX56 BVT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,135 mi
Last recorded181,135 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 BVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2025 181,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 175,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 173,103 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 170,876 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Aug 2020 167,133 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front upper gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside front outer gaiters split around driveshafts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 161,689 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 153,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2017 145,342 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both lower (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 136,894 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 127,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyres Wearing on Inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 118,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 109,646 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,135 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 88,273 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,409 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,920 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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YX56 BVT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX56 BVT, 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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YX56 BVT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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