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LF56 ZFZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,704 mi
Last recorded100,704 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 ZFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 100,704 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 100,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,164 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,891 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 20 Aug 2024 84,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 17 Mar 2023 73,482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 56,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 56,223 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,240 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 45,990 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,277 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,814 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 39,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,386 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,953 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,272 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 31,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,427 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 ZFZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

LF56 ZFZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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