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HV56 MMF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

304,927 mi
Last recorded304,927 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 MMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 304,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 301,545 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 300,291 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Under the engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 300,291 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Under the engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Connector problem/made good. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 291,149 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 273,728 miles

near side outer front cv boot perished

stone chip and crack in front windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2021 258,937 miles

chip in screen

Pass 7 Sep 2020 255,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 251,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 246,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 241,437 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 236,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 227,689 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 217,317 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet safety catch stiff

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 198,095 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 177,818 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 144,038 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 2 Sep 2010 114,676 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 79,567 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,653 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,573 miles

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 MMF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MMF, 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 MMF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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