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FL56 DZU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

244,150 mi
Last recorded244,150 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 DZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 244,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 234,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 209,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2013 179,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 153,553 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 153,552 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 128,076 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 158,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on dash

Pass 5 May 2010 105,242 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 105,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on dash

spare tyre missing

Pass 7 May 2009 77,830 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 77,824 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 47,733 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 DZU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DZU, 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 FL56 DZU registered?

FL56 DZU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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