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VE56 HZS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,899 mi
Last recorded171,899 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 HZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 171,899 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 168,671 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Sep 2024 168,671 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 161,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Visible on under tray and rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 161,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Visible on under tray and rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 152,300 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 139,780 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 139,683 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 131,993 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 131,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 126,839 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 117,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 108,021 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 96,329 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r link arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s/f inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 86,196 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 80,272 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 75,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 65,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,002 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,349 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 44,248 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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VE56 HZS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VE56 HZS, 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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VE56 HZS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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