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HY56 KZZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,467 mi
Last recorded131,467 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 KZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 131,467 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 127,247 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 124,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 124,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 109,885 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 109,885 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 94,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 94,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 82,689 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,501 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 27psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 20psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 74,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 27psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 20psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,577 miles

Near-side front, tyre pressure low...

Near-side headlamp output low - bulb fitment?

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 71,577 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Near-side front, tyre pressure low...

Near-side headlamp output low - bulb fitment?

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,632 miles

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,345 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,745 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn to 2 m.m.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,759 miles

wear front disc

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,872 miles

slight wear all disc

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,806 miles

uneven rear tyre tread wear

Pass 8 Aug 2009 22,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HY56 KZZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HY56 KZZ, 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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HY56 KZZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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