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RE56 HFL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,163 mi
Last recorded119,163 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 HFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 119,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 119,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 117,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 111,198 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

offside park brake effort lower than nearside

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 31 Jan 2023 107,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp has one bulb not working

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

offside park brake effort lower than nearside

Fail 20 Jan 2022 103,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp has one bulb not working

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

offside park brake effort lower than nearside

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,955 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

offside rear brake calliper lever dose not return to stop

offside rear reflector has slight damage

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,981 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear suspension bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 4 Jan 2019 92,161 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear upper side light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2017 86,157 miles

slight play in both arm bushes

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing uneven

engine light on

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 74,353 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 62,087 miles

Both rear shock absorbers lazy in performance

Nearside front outer constant velocity boot deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pads wearing close to legal limit

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 62,087 miles

Both rear shock absorbers lazy in performance

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front outer constant velocity boot deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pads wearing close to legal limit

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 57,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,078 miles

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,516 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 43,173 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,920 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,344 miles

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

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

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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RE56 HFL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RE56 HFL, 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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RE56 HFL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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