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LK56 COU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,660 mi
Last recorded106,660 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 COU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 106,660 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 103,674 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 103,350 miles

Brake valve leaking ABS pump (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,417 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Wing damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and misshapen inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and misshapen inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 91,417 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Wing damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and misshapen inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and misshapen inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,255 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2021 73,472 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,721 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 59,658 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 34,812 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 26,393 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,250 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2014 22,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 16,139 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 14,837 miles

All Four Tyres are starting to crack inbetween tyre treads.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 12,941 miles

front and rear tyres cracking within tyre tred

Pass 24 Nov 2009 10,312 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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LK56 COU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LK56 COU, 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 LK56 COU registered?

LK56 COU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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