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HW56 FRU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,014 mi
Last recorded157,014 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 157,014 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 157,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 147,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 134,797 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,115 miles

n/s/f shock absorber leaking slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,177 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,229 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 52,749 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,305 miles

both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre has cut on inner side wall (not through to the cords

slight inbalance in front brakes of 10%

Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,497 miles

nearside rear tyre slightt sidewall damage. offside rear tyre worn close to wears bars

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 FRU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HW56 FRU, 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 HW56 FRU registered?

HW56 FRU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2006.

Is HW56 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 FRU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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