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FE06 TPX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,447 mi
Last recorded169,447 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 TPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 169,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 162,947 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

various under side parts corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 162,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

various under side parts corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 158,962 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 158,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 153,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 153,092 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2021 146,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 142,505 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 142,505 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 140,107 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 133,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 120,436 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,747 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 107,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,199 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Feb 2013 73,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,125 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,192 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,688 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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FE06 TPX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FE06 TPX, 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 FE06 TPX registered?

FE06 TPX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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