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CY56 FMA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,394 mi
Last recorded161,394 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 FMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 161,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 161,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 155,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 155,293 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s track control bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder just met the mot requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 140,789 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 209,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 199,430 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 199,430 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 186,277 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear sleeve clamp corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield unsecure

Fail 26 Nov 2020 186,277 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear sleeve clamp corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield unsecure

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 159,828 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 159,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 87,927 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow from front to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases broken/corroded clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is insecure

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 79,699 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damage caused by broken spring (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light illuminated (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases broken/corroded clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is insecure

engine covers fitted

n/s wing mirror missing

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,786 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,393 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 51,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,911 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 30,741 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,174 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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CY56 FMA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 CY56 FMA, 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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CY56 FMA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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