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YX56 FVV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,325 mi
Last recorded119,325 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 FVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 119,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,518 miles

both front brake discs (inside face) worn/scored - recommend replacement

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated/split

Fail 27 Jan 2025 109,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both front brake discs (inside face) worn/scored - recommend replacement

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated/split

Pass 23 Jan 2024 103,661 miles

front brake discs (inside face) worn/lipped/scored

nearside and offside front outer cv boots deteriorated/starting to split

offside front antiroll bar link - ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,914 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped/scored

nearside and offside front outer cv boots deteriorated/perished

nearside front tyre very worn/heavily 'scrubbed off' inner/outer edges. - (strong advisory recommend replacement)

offside front antiroll bar link (upper dust cover) - small split

offside rear tyre worn/'scrubbed off' - inside edge (recommend replacement)

Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,320 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed off inner/outer edges (recommend replacement)

offside front antiroll bar link - upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2022 93,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (wishbone) rear bush heavily split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre scrubbed off inner/outer edges (recommend replacement)

offside front antiroll bar link - upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2021 83,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,775 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,855 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 8 Jan 2019 66,853 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 61,863 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,086 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 4 Jan 2016 50,579 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 1,176 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 44,588 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 39,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 33,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre inner side bald o/s/r has nail

Pass 29 Dec 2011 27,818 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 20,982 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 20,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 14,180 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FVV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FVV, 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 FVV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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