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FL56 DZS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

203,243 mi
Last recorded203,243 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 DZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 203,243 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 203,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 193,605 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 185,127 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 185,127 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 176,694 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 173,167 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 173,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 156,020 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 141,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer wheel archs corroded

Rear Trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2020 141,643 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer wheel archs corroded

Rear Trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2019 132,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 120,963 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 112,202 miles

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2016 100,534 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 95,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,146 miles

Noise from aux side of engine

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 69,876 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,274 miles

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,711 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 38,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,917 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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FL56 DZS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FL56 DZS, 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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FL56 DZS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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