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HV56 YZD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,281 mi
Last recorded159,281 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 YZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 159,281 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several chips outside of Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 159,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Wrong bulb fitted (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several chips outside of Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 151,604 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 145,877 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 139,818 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 139,818 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 137,215 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 133,107 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 133,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 124,245 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 124,245 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre.

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,049 miles

Centre stop light in/op

Fail 1 Sep 2016 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre stop light in/op

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter damp

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished and bald at inside dges

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,040 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 59,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,314 miles

nearside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,012 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,545 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,272 miles

some small chips in front screan in reminder of swept area

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 YZD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YZD, 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 YZD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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