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FD06 NBG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,747 mi
Last recorded169,747 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 NBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 169,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 153,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake needs serviceing

Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,085 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 141,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 131,782 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 122,078 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 122,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 115,181 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 102,558 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,962 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,714 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,400 miles

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

chip in zone 'A' but not in drivers view

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,812 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,197 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,560 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,897 miles

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)

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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FD06 NBG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD06 NBG, 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 FD06 NBG registered?

FD06 NBG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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