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LX56 ZBF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,363 mi
Last recorded137,363 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 ZBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 137,363 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 137,363 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 127,623 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 127,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 115,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 115,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 102,366 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 102,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit co high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 89,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,674 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 77,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 68,833 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 60,666 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,876 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,193 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 44,193 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,773 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,833 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,241 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 16,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,061 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,474 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 9,334 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 7,929 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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LX56 ZBF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX56 ZBF, 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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LX56 ZBF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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