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FD56 JMU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

277,248 mi
Last recorded277,248 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 277,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray slightly insecure but not likely to become deteached

Pass 18 Oct 2017 272,519 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 272,479 miles

rear brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 268,045 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 268,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 259,287 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 233,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 18 May 2015 233,145 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 209,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 183,805 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 183,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 162,871 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 139,364 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 139,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 120,222 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,325 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 84,138 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 84,138 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,832 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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FD56 JMU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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