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HV56 AOW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,874 mi
Last recorded112,874 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 AOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 112,874 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 112,773 miles

Emissions unable to be completed RPM (2,500–3,000 rpm) where acceleration cuts out (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 106,635 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,461 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 96,461 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Two steering wheel covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,159 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 87,577 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 87,576 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,766 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 76,643 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 76,643 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,194 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,471 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,848 miles

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

unable to fully test offside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,304 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,913 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r+o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,913 miles

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

child seats fitted to n/s/r+o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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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HV56 AOW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 HV56 AOW, 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 HV56 AOW registered?

HV56 AOW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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