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HV56 CFL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,742 mi
Last recorded77,742 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 CFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 77,742 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both fronts tyres outer treads slight wear

coolant level low

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 25 Aug 2026 77,742 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres outer treads slight wear (205/55x16)

coolant level low

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 24 Aug 2026 77,742 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres outer treads slight wear (205/55x16)

coolant level low

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Aug 2025 64,339 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer slightly leaking grease. inner slightly perished/cracked. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished/cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 62,953 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced LED unit (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 60,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,465 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest depth 2.2mm wearing on inner edge and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest depth 2.8mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever slightly stiff in operation

Pass 9 Jul 2021 58,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever operation slightly stiff

Pass 16 Jun 2020 56,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to deteriorate (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,131 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has very slight damage

slight damage to offside outer sill

Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 49,522 miles

handbrake operation stiff

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,018 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2014 45,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,732 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,788 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,033 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,309 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 25 Aug 2009 15,830 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 15,830 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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 CFL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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