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BN56 FCJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

137,757 mi
Last recorded137,757 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 FCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 137,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 132,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 125,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 120,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 110,891 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 94,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 77,815 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 61,172 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,520 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,440 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 52,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,075 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 49,075 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,839 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,963 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BN56 FCJ 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 89.5%.

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 BN56 FCJ, 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 BN56 FCJ registered?

BN56 FCJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is BN56 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 FCJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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