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FE56 SYO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

217,915 mi
Last recorded217,915 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 SYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 217,915 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shield insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2020 217,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shield insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2019 214,701 miles

rear nearside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2018 211,411 miles

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shields insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2018 211,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shields insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2017 208,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

rear nearside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2017 208,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inoperative when rear fog light switched on (1.2.1f)

engine cover fitted

rear nearside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 197,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 173,825 miles

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

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Fail 5 Oct 2015 173,809 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Fail 2 Sep 2013 110,985 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,985 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 100,088 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 100,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,655 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,722 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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FE56 SYO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE56 SYO, 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 FE56 SYO registered?

FE56 SYO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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