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HW56 AHZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,384 mi
Last recorded80,384 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 AHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 80,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2025 80,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure /needs new clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2024 78,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated slightly

wiring cut/damaged on nearside front hub

Fail 19 Oct 2024 78,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated slightly

wiring cut/damaged on nearside front hub

Pass 17 Oct 2023 77,012 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 77,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 75,278 miles

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,696 miles

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 17 Oct 2020 72,002 miles

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 26 Oct 2019 69,852 miles

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,530 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips in zone 'A' of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted unable to check some parts.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 64,530 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips in zone 'A' of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted unable to check some parts.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,643 miles

Lower under trays/covers fitted limiting full inspection

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

Offside Front mirror repeater lamp broken and low light output

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge & worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENSE CRACKED (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,262 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge & worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENSE CRACKED (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,632 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,812 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,426 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 24,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,378 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,065 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 23,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,884 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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HW56 AHZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HW56 AHZ, 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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HW56 AHZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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