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YX56 BXA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,619 mi
Last recorded173,619 miles
Recorded on4 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 BXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2015 173,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 158,009 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sill panels are corroded esp n/s (at front)

front reg plate is deteriorating

n/s rear bump stop is broken

rear axle beam is quite corroded

rear suspension components ie a/r bar ,arms, and links etc

smoke level test just passed

Fail 11 Aug 2014 158,003 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bad engine oil leak (has been for quite a while??)

both rear brakes binding slightly

both sill panels are corroded esp n/s (at front)

brake pad warning light is on

front brake discs are in poor condition strongly advised

front reg plate is deteriorating

n/s rear bump stop is broken

parking aid is faulty/not working

rear axle beam is quite corroded

rear suspension components ie a/r bar ,arms, and links etc

smoke level test just passed

Pass 19 Aug 2013 136,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

both headlamp aims on low limit

engine oil leak now looks severe! from turbo aera and turbo also whistles quite loudly!!

engine undertray/splash shield broken

rear screen wash poor

slight brake bind at o/s rear brake

Pass 28 Aug 2012 115,887 miles

plastic engine under-tray broken

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

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

oil leak at engine??

other 3 tyres wearing low esp on edges

rear wiper blade worn/not cleaning

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,631 miles

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

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

engine undertray is badly broken!!

exhaust sleeve joint is quite corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 99,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shocker bump stops are broken!!!

engine undertray is badly broken!!

exhaust sleeve joint is quite corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,864 miles

both front suspension arm mountings are deteriorated

engine splash guard is broken

n/s floor splash guard is broken

n/s rear bump stop is broken and o/s is deteriorated

will require 4 tyres shortly (front worn to 2mm)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front suspension arm mountings are deteriorated

engine splash guard is broken

n/s floor splash guard is broken

n/s rear bump stop is broken and o/s is deteriorated

will require 4 tyres shortly (front worn to 2mm)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,863 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 BXA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX56 BXA, 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 BXA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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