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FL56 UYB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,344 mi
Last recorded74,344 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 UYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 74,344 miles

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

Front REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED

Front Undertray not fully secure ENGINE UNDERTRAY REAR SIDE SLIGHTLY LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (TRAILING ARM BUSH'S CRACKING /DETERIORATED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 74,256 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED

Front Undertray not fully secure ENGINE UNDERTRAY REAR SIDE SLIGHTLY LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (TRAILING ARM BUSH'S CRACKING /DETERIORATED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,962 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR MOST BUSH O/S/F & N/S/F) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre (NOT REPAIRABLE TYRE SIZE 205/55/16)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (DETERIORATED) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (WORN ON EDGES TYRE SIZE 205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 69,962 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR MOST BUSH O/S/F & N/S/F) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (TOP DUST COVER SPLIT) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre (NOT REPAIRABLE TYRE SIZE 205/55/16)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (DETERIORATED) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (WORN ON EDGES TYRE SIZE 205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 66,401 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 66,401 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 62,867 miles

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

passenger air bag turn off

Pass 7 Sep 2022 55,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 45,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 45,863 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 44,018 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 44,017 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 42,834 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 41,722 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 41,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 40,911 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 40,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,135 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 40,135 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 36,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,306 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,143 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 24,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 20,843 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,647 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 UYB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 UYB, 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 UYB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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