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OE56 HMX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 HMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019
Fail 23 Apr 2019

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 173,000 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 173,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 153,761 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 153,761 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 149,956 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 149,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 123,438 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 122,742 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,631 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 78,631 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 159,658 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 159,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2010 134,522 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,923 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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OE56 HMX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 OE56 HMX, 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 OE56 HMX registered?

OE56 HMX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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