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FL56 FAL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,903 mi
Last recorded155,903 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 FAL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 155,903 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure earth lead to battery loose (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front outer sill slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 155,912 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure earth lead to battery loose (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front outer sill slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 150,928 miles

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 Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension and brake pipes under sealed

Pass 16 Jan 2019 139,277 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 139,277 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 125,749 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 121,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 105,853 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2013 84,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,391 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,871 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,827 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 FAL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL56 FAL, 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 FAL registered?

FL56 FAL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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