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BN56 FCM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,613 mi
Last recorded148,613 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 FCM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 148,613 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2018 139,727 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 139,727 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 137,354 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 131,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 125,673 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 125,665 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2014 120,131 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 117,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 115,241 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 112,302 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 108,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,325 miles

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

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 FCM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

BN56 FCM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is BN56 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 FCM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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