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HN56 HKT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,713 mi
Last recorded118,713 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 HKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 118,713 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 114,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 109,238 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 100,383 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,578 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 94,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 87,004 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,951 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 70,949 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,582 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 66,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,456 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,528 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 50,528 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,353 miles

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

battery cover missing

rear tyres perished between tread

wipers smearing

Fail 22 Apr 2015 35,353 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

battery cover missing

rear tyres perished between tread

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Apr 2014 25,221 miles

rear tyres starting to perish between tread

steering feels tight on lock to lock check with vehicle raised

Pass 9 Oct 2013 24,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dip lights set at lowest position

front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to headlamps

dip lights set at lowest settings

o/s/f door outer handle sticks [imtermitant]

parking brake stiff to operate

unable to check lower parts of coil springs which sit in suspension arms

Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,239 miles

handbrake operation stiff

Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,538 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,722 miles

Under floor covers fitted.

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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HN56 HKT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HN56 HKT, 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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HN56 HKT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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