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LS56 EBA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,531 mi
Last recorded101,531 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 EBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 101,531 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 101,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 94,382 miles

Nearside Lower Sill slightly damaged

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 94,382 miles

Nearside Lower Sill slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 94,298 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 85,937 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,628 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,303 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 71,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,352 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,617 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 59,616 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,694 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 53,693 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,550 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD SLIGHT WEAR

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,621 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,108 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 39,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,087 miles

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

o/side rear tyre has minute aged cracks between treads

Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,374 miles

offside rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,604 miles

offside rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 30 Oct 2010 23,370 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,805 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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LS56 EBA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LS56 EBA, 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 LS56 EBA registered?

LS56 EBA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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