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HY56 LBP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,781 mi
Last recorded123,781 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 LBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 123,781 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2026 123,781 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 118,430 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2024 114,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 112,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 110,748 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 108,969 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 107,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 107,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 102,904 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,355 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 96,602 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,216 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,240 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,203 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall has slight damage

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,676 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 49,062 miles

Advise condensation in N/S/R lamp assembly

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,351 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,208 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 LBP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LBP, 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 LBP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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