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YY56 CGX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,602 mi
Last recorded181,602 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 CGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 181,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 173,448 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 165,824 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2020 159,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 151,327 miles

advise front reg plate

advise rear discs

Fail 29 Mar 2019 151,327 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

advise front reg plate

advise rear discs

Pass 5 Apr 2018 143,448 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 132,131 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,856 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 121,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 111,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 101,390 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,211 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 75,211 miles

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

FRONT SHOCKERS WEAPING

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,713 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON TRED

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TOO SMEAR

N/S/F DISC INNER FACE SCORED

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

O/S/R BUMP STOP SPLIT

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

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,464 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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YY56 CGX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY56 CGX, 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 YY56 CGX registered?

YY56 CGX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is YY56 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 CGX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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