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FD56 FRV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,875 mi
Last recorded201,875 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 FRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 201,875 miles

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

hand brake low effort

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 179,675 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Jan 2015 179,674 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 154,006 miles

2 rear tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/r shocker cover loose

Fail 8 Jan 2014 154,006 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

2 rear tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/r shocker cover loose

Pass 10 Jan 2013 135,812 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 116,529 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 97,363 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,048 miles

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

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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FD56 FRV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD56 FRV, 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 FD56 FRV registered?

FD56 FRV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is FD56 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 FRV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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