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LK56 CGU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

63,532 mi
Last recorded63,532 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 CGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 63,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

spare tyre underinflated

Fail 6 Dec 2025 63,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

spare tyre underinflated

Pass 4 Dec 2024 62,671 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slower rate of increase/decrease (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on very inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing washer perished

Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,852 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant stains around reservoir

fuel cap sealing washer perished

rear lamp lenses misty

Fail 6 Dec 2023 61,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c/v boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant stains around reservoir

fuel cap sealing washer perished

rear lamp lenses misty

Pass 3 Dec 2022 60,831 miles

Coolant leak top of coolant reservoir ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise full brake inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general underbody surface corossion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing washer perished

Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,394 miles

Coolant leak top of expansion bottle leaking ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing washer perished

general underbody surface corossion

nearside rear lamp lens misty

offside rear roadwheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 11 Dec 2021 59,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak top of expansion bottle leaking ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing washer perished

general underbody surface corossion

nearside rear lamp lens misty

offside rear roadwheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 17 Dec 2020 58,575 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and some components

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs worn

Rear wiper and washer not working

Fail 5 Dec 2020 58,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and some components

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs worn

Rear wiper and washer not working

Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2019 56,773 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,972 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 54,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 49,930 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge & has small cut to inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 27 May 2016 44,614 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,378 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake pads very low close to excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

splits to o/s front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 10 Jun 2013 35,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

splits to o/s front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front inner pads look low

rear pads look low

Fail 13 Jun 2012 32,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front inner pads look low

rear pads look low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,605 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 20,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LK56 CGU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK56 CGU, 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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LK56 CGU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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