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FE56 VWJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,964 mi
Last recorded138,964 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 VWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 138,964 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops deteriorated

rear heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2025 132,501 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear sub frames

Fail 31 Jan 2025 132,499 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear sub frames

Pass 1 Feb 2024 124,195 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear wiper blade missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit tread reading 2mm 225/40/18 92 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit tread reading 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 1 Feb 2024 124,195 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear wiper blade missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit tread reading 2mm 225/40/18 92 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit tread reading 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,268 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 121,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,016 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 115,500 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 115,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 115,461 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 113,843 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 113,843 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 112,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 104,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 98,202 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 81,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,862 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 683,249 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both front brake discs ustedon inner surfaces

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,832 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,485 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,985 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,221 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,598 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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FE56 VWJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VWJ, 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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FE56 VWJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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