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HV56 XLP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,509 mi
Last recorded128,509 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 XLP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,509 miles

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorated/worn

offside and nearside rear suspension bushes deteriorated/worn/poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2020 128,508 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorated/worn

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside rear suspension bushes deteriorated/worn/poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2019 122,402 miles

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,262 miles

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 114,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Corrosion underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 103,873 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

front inner brake pads low

front tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)

rear anti roll bar drop links have play

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,724 miles

nearside rear tyre perished/deteriorated starting to get low

Fail 6 Oct 2016 92,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished/deteriorated starting to get low

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,906 miles

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 15 Oct 2015 78,906 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,576 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,453 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 67,453 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,277 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

one end of rear registration plate insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,470 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 15 Sep 2010 32,904 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)

nearside rear tyre tread distorted on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread distorted on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,761 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)

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 XLP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

HV56 XLP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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