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DU56 FXC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,946 mi
Last recorded142,946 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 FXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 142,946 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 135,943 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 135,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 113,085 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 113,085 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,653 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 25 Jun 2016 103,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

engine and under body covers

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,874 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 3 Jul 2012 54,943 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,662 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,739 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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DU56 FXC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU56 FXC, 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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DU56 FXC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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