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FD06 XBM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,180 mi
Last recorded124,180 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 XBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 124,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 124,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 115,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 101,386 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 101,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 85,486 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 78,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 71,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,555 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 60,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 60,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 53,078 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 53,078 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 44,620 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 38,926 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 38,926 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 30,986 miles

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

Wheel alingment out

Pass 20 May 2010 23,916 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XBM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD06 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

FD06 XBM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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