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MV56 HHR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,550 mi
Last recorded78,550 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 HHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 78,550 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2025 73,462 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 73,437 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring hanging out of suspension cup (dangerous) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 71,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear axle

service light on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

petrol cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,656 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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 In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear stabilizer link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 66,656 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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 In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear stabilizer link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,463 miles

nsf tyre cracked

rear springs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 62,091 miles

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion over rear suspension

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Oct 2019 59,990 miles

rear bump stops perrished

Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,967 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,269 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,369 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,987 miles

indicator bulbs discoloured

Pass 10 Nov 2014 42,880 miles

front washers didnt work first time but did and constantly after repeated oppertion

Pass 29 May 2013 40,895 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 37,895 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,708 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking replace soon not severe enough for rejection

Pass 19 Nov 2010 30,313 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 30,313 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Nov 2009 23,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MV56 HHR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV56 HHR, 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 MV56 HHR registered?

MV56 HHR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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