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HK56 EXN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,537 mi
Last recorded175,537 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 EXN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 175,537 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 169,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 164,948 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 164,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 161,898 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 158,906 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 157,600 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 157,070 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 151,614 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 151,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 141,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

oil leak

rear wiper missing

Fail 9 Dec 2017 141,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

oil leak

rear wiper missing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 131,720 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 131,720 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 122,149 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 112,613 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 103,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 103,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 69,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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HK56 EXN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HK56 EXN, 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 HK56 EXN registered?

HK56 EXN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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