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FD56 JFN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,351 mi
Last recorded129,351 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 JFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 129,351 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 129,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.05 reading 3.11 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 126,948 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 125,084 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 122,992 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,767 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 118,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,380 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 113,075 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 107,441 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 107,386 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,133 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,940 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 91,940 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,905 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,092 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,158 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,593 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 Nov 2009 46,282 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 46,282 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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 JFN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

FD56 JFN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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