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AO56 BHN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

180,155 mi
Last recorded180,155 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 BHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 180,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear brake back plates corroded

Rear Lower Both rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 180,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear brake back plates corroded

Rear Lower Both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 177,271 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (brake caliper park brake lever sticking) (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both rear brake back plates corroded

Rear Lower Both rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 174,456 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear back plates corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 171,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 170,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 170,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 168,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 164,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 154,692 miles

near side front wishbone rear bush has slight play

off side front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 15 May 2017 143,829 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 130,320 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 114,376 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 96,986 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 80,952 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 62,682 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 46,751 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,067 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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AO56 BHN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AO56 BHN, 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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AO56 BHN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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