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HJ56 HLW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,164 mi
Last recorded145,164 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 145,164 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 135,430 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 125,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 114,607 miles

Both front shock absorbers lightly misted with oil

Chips in windscreen

Customer has fitted additional 12 volt electrical box, was hanging down by drivers foot pedals - unplugged socket

Engine oil leak

Nearside front inner wheel rim has buckle

Nearside front wheel arch guard insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2013 114,607 miles

Both front shock absorbers lightly misted with oil

Chips in windscreen

Customer has fitted additional 12 volt electrical box, was hanging down by drivers foot pedals - unplugged socket

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside front inner wheel rim has buckle

Nearside front wheel arch guard insecure

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,928 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre slight wear

Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,568 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 72,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 15 Sep 2009 60,788 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 60,788 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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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HJ56 HLW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ56 HLW, 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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HJ56 HLW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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