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HK56 EXP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

239,527 mi
Last recorded239,527 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 EXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 239,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 6 Dec 2024 233,702 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 224,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust modified

Pass 11 Nov 2022 214,034 miles

Front Multiple chip on windscreen within mot limits

Front Oil leak, but not excessive needs investigation / needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower suspension arm console bush cracking/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slight rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning within wing mirror / indicator Lense defective / should replace (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output aim,pattern not very defined marginal pass (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough / should replace a.s.a.p (marginal pass) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured should replace (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner and outer shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 207,658 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bothside front within wing mirror ,and lens lightly damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush worn cracking and play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 199,223 miles

Offside Front indicator bulb replaced, pass repair side.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Pass 17 Dec 2019 191,470 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Dec 2019 191,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage cover small split

Pass 7 Jan 2019 185,202 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 184,991 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 177,198 miles

Nearside Front dip seems dull?

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

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2017 153,991 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 153,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 130,347 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,301 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2014 90,523 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,523 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 86,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 77,296 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)

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)

front wipers smeering

rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,388 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,140 miles

rear pads apox 50%

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 EXP 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 HK56 EXP, 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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HK56 EXP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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