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FG56 GWA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,510 mi
Last recorded170,510 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 GWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 170,510 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear lights tinted

Pass 29 Nov 2024 168,611 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 168,610 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Maybe motor (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 161,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to sills

Pass 29 Nov 2022 151,795 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 151,764 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 146,083 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,225 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 126,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 118,389 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,157 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,205 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,081 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 73,957 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,069 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,280 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)

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 GWA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FG56 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

FG56 GWA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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