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FE56 XVS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,645 mi
Last recorded114,645 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,645 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 111,057 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 107,554 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 100,783 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 100,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 96,941 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 11 Oct 2019 96,941 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 90,444 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 84,575 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 77,677 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,974 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 70,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,773 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,792 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,097 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,810 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 XVS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FE56 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

FE56 XVS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is FE56 XVS safe to buy?

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