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FG56 GLV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,533 mi
Last recorded101,533 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 GLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 101,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface & lamp lens damaged (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 16 Jan 2020 95,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded & rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded &rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 86,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 78,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexible (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wipr blade starting to split

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,825 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 50,881 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 45,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,625 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,337 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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FG56 GLV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FG56 GLV, 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 FG56 GLV registered?

FG56 GLV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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