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LF56 ZCL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

106,282 mi
Last recorded106,282 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 ZCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 106,282 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

both outer sill panels starting to rust

front number plate cracked

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

offside of steering rack slight play

rear handbrake performances slightly low

rear subframe, rear upper suspension arms and nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 21 Aug 2025 104,137 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

both outer sill panels starting to rust

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

offside of steering rack slight play

rear subframe, rear upper suspension arms and nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,579 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

front number plate cracked

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

offside of steering rack slight play

rear subframe, rear upper suspension arms and nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 25 Jul 2023 99,501 miles

both rear tyre treads worn low on inner edges

front number plate cracked

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

offside of steering rack slight play

rear subframe, rear upper suspension arms and nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,096 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

offside of steering rack slight play

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

rear subframe and nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/perish

Fail 21 Jul 2022 95,096 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

offside of steering rack slight play

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

rear subframe and nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/perish

Pass 26 Jul 2021 90,645 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear and outer sidewall small cut

nearside indicator siderepeater slight damage

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear subframe and nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,617 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer side wall small cut

nearside indicator side repeater slight damage

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear sub frame and nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,468 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

front number plate small cracks

Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,366 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

front number plate small cracks

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,979 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

front number plate small cracks

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear and nearside front tyre tread edges starting to wear

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,322 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

front number plate small cracks

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,775 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

front number plate small cracks

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,396 miles

front number plate small cracks

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,253 miles

both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

nearside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease/ oil

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 40,765 miles

both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,091 miles

rear tyre treads starting to wear on edges

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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LF56 ZCL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LF56 ZCL, 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 LF56 ZCL registered?

LF56 ZCL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is LF56 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 ZCL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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