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YY56 HPJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,139 mi
Last recorded54,139 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 HPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 54,139 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 47,773 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 21 Feb 2024 43,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,519 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 38,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 32,154 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 25,095 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 25,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 21,073 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 21,068 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 20,501 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 19,516 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 19,516 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 17,563 miles

covers and trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,532 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 15,446 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 13,543 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 12,624 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 11,074 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 8,995 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 HPJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HPJ, 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 HPJ registered?

YY56 HPJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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