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FD56 JGY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,588 mi
Last recorded143,588 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 JGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 143,588 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 140,204 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 133,956 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 133,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 126,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 118,944 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1/4 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 118,944 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1/4 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,287 miles

o/s wing mirror cases damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2020 111,263 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation offside rear lagging in operation behind nearside rear (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s wing mirror cases damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,271 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,657 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 71,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear bush splitting suspension

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,114 miles

advise nsf tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 48,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,912 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,351 miles

advise rear indicator amber bulbs have started to fade advise replacement soon

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,458 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,834 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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FD56 JGY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

FD56 JGY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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