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LF56 ZDH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,823 mi
Last recorded163,823 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 ZDH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 163,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 132,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated O/S/F - O/S/R (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres are worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 122,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 109,953 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 109,953 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 102,171 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 97,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,217 miles

nearside front brake warning wire damaged

rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,245 miles

Brake pad level warning light on.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front brake discs corroded and sunk.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,162 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 66,252 miles

(both) front brake pads very low and need replacing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,590 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,644 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 52,169 miles

front wiper blades only just clears screen to mot standard

Fail 27 Apr 2011 52,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front wiper blades only just clears screen to mot standard

full emissions not test as it may damage cat due to engine misfire and eml light is on

Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,201 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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LF56 ZDH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF56 ZDH, 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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LF56 ZDH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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