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AU56 LPF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,931 mi
Last recorded179,931 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 LPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 179,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2025 164,275 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 164,275 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 151,257 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 142,322 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 132,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 116,800 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/f. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked perished on 3mm and out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto rear flexy corroded under plastic coatings. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 102,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of both front lower arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,976 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear mounting bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,014 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,009 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,608 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,084 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,458 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,210 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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AU56 LPF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU56 LPF, 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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AU56 LPF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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