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HY56 LBL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 LBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 87,827 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 87,827 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 82,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 75,125 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 70,497 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,625 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,741 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Sep 2020 46,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,564 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sat nav base fitted to windsceen

Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,856 miles

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 6 Sep 2017 35,851 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,635 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 31,635 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,085 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriate

Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,113 miles

n/s/f tyre very close to wear bars / o/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars

vehicle ested under wet conditions

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,957 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,251 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,307 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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HY56 LBL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HY56 LBL, 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 LBL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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