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HV56 LVS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,409 mi
Last recorded206,409 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 LVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 206,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 195,189 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Axle corroded

Various Coil Springs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 183,130 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured various (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

various springs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 176,253 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 176,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 164,851 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 164,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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 28 Oct 2020 153,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 142,186 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 137,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock bump stop failed.

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect wet and bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 127,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding.

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroding.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 117,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 117,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed split showing cords. tread very close to limit. bald on very inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread below 1.6 in places and uneven/ lumpy wear. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below 1.6mm in places and uneven/lumpy wear. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on very inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 107,367 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,018 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,752 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,003 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,089 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,257 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,495 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,682 miles

engine low emitter no smoke readings

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 LVS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LVS, 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 LVS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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