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DG56 FHR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,077 mi
Last recorded150,077 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 150,077 miles

Nearside Rear wheel stiff in rotate

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 143,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel stiff in rotate

Pass 16 Nov 2023 135,288 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 135,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,480 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 125,452 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 113,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,954 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

rear multilink suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 25 Aug 2020 106,954 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

rear multilink suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,123 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both rear brake pipes corroded close to flexi hoses

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

rear multilink suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

all 4tyres have some splitting in treads

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear shock absorber top dust cover loose

engine cover fitted

rear multi link suspension bushes starting to perish

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2018 98,187 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

all 4tyres have some splitting in treads

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear shock absorber top dust cover loose

engine cover fitted

rear multi link suspension bushes starting to perish

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber top cover loose

Nearside rear door and wheel arch damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear multi link suspension bushes starting to perish

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 86,139 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber top cover loose

engine covers fitted

some small splits in treads of all 4 tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,994 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn of on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,909 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,778 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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DG56 FHR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DG56 FHR, 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 DG56 FHR registered?

DG56 FHR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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