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HW06 HGK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,991 mi
Last recorded111,991 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 HGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 111,991 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 111,991 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 111,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 104,441 miles

Emissions unable to be completed invalid results (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,464 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 88,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,747 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,192 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

nearside front tyre badly perishing. (strong advise)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre badly cracking. (strong advise)

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre badly perishing. (strong advise)

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Fail 7 Jul 2018 74,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre badly perishing. (strong advise)

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges but main tread 2.6mm

Offside Front tyre worn on edges main tread on 2.8mm

offside rear tyre has a nail

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 59,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner egde (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 49,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 40,700 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 40,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,525 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 32,070 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,903 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 31,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,000 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,618 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,564 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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HW06 HGK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HW06 HGK, 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 HW06 HGK registered?

HW06 HGK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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