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SL56 VHR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

162,273 mi
Last recorded162,273 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 VHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 162,273 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 156,586 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 150,586 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 144,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 139,637 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 134,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 134,485 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 132,234 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 132,090 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 172,076 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 159,070 miles

Air bag light at dash stays on

N/S/F tyre [outer sidewall] small cut in wall

O/S/R tailight 1 bulb duller than rest

rear window washers inopperatuve

Pass 6 Jul 2010 144,865 miles

brake warning light on dash not going off

nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes slight wear [ bushes at rear of arm ]

Pass 12 Jan 2010 127,466 miles

nearside front lower wish arm bush worn[ bush at rear of arm ]

two front shockabsorbers leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2009 113,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 90,440 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,109 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,919 miles

slight wear on nearside front lower wish arm bush [ bush at front of arm ]

Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,947 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 3,671 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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SL56 VHR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SL56 VHR, 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 SL56 VHR registered?

SL56 VHR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is SL56 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 VHR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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