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LS56 EBG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,151 mi
Last recorded148,151 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 EBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 148,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 132,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 117,926 miles

Coolant level low

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2024 117,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant level low

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2023 96,352 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (over 10 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil over filled

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 96,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (over 10 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil over filled

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 96,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,539 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 82,358 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 82,073 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,729 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,628 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,961 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,950 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,835 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 EBG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LS56 EBG, 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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LS56 EBG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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