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VO56 HHD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,253 mi
Last recorded89,253 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 HHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 89,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,420 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,558 miles

All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 78,825 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,912 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside SUN VISOR MISSING

Fail 22 Jan 2022 75,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside SUN VISOR MISSING

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,072 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 65,929 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 65,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 59,285 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 59,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,660 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 52,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,360 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 49,360 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,320 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 45,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 42,658 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 42,658 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,954 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,764 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 3,443 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 2,895 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 2,619 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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VO56 HHD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VO56 HHD, 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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VO56 HHD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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