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BN56 FNM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,068 mi
Last recorded144,068 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 FNM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 144,068 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 144,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,774 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 99,704 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement star wars bushes starting too crack ,both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 99,704 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement star wars bushes starting too crack ,both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,957 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones rear bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 76,957 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones rear bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 45,769 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,700 miles

Both rear tyres feathered

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 26,026 miles

rear tyres feathered

Pass 28 Sep 2013 18,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,745 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 11,032 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 11,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit, rear tyres cracked.

Fail 26 Sep 2009 9,957 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2009 9,957 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 FNM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BN56 FNM, 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 FNM registered?

BN56 FNM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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