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LV56 VDF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,309 mi
Last recorded110,309 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 VDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 110,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 110,309 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 104,253 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 104,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker outer cover loose

1.5 litre oil added prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shocker outer cover loose

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2022 100,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge not down too cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 100,059 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge not down too cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,899 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 94,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 94,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,117 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,856 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,672 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 65,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,876 miles

both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings slightly torn

Fail 11 Dec 2013 59,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings slightly torn

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,944 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 42,042 miles

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

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

surface cracks in rear tyres

Fail 10 Dec 2009 42,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

surface cracks in rear tyres

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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LV56 VDF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LV56 VDF, 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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LV56 VDF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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