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HW56 EAG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

311,202 mi
Last recorded311,202 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 EAG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 311,202 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 294,458 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2024 294,420 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 269,830 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 269,805 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 269,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x 1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 244,205 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022 228,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 203,659 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 190,684 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 190,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 166,795 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 166,782 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 158,854 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 130,098 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 130,096 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working some bulbs out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working some bulbs out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,604 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 104,544 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 104,538 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,950 miles

Front with engine not running wheels off ramp on jack i found it difficult to turn steering by hand but felt ok on floor with engine running

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,907 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 75,106 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 69,374 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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,539 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,739 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,355 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,515 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 46,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,707 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 25,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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HW56 EAG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EAG, 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 EAG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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