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ST56 HTZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,142 mi
Last recorded187,142 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 HTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 187,142 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 187,142 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet release handle missing

bonnet stay holder missing

nearside rear sill damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 181,253 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bonet pull lever broken

nearside sill damaged

offside steering rack boot leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2012 181,253 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bonet pull lever broken

nearside sill damaged

offside steering rack boot leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 174,020 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 174,017 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 132,828 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,861 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 95,852 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads showing signs of wear

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack

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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ST56 HTZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ST56 HTZ, 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 ST56 HTZ registered?

ST56 HTZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is ST56 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 HTZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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