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FL56 UYC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,860 mi
Last recorded172,860 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 UYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 172,860 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2023 170,393 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (NSR+OSR). (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 170,393 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (NSR+OSR). (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 167,412 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner tyre edges worn.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 164,373 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 161,111 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 160,997 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 156,835 miles

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

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2019 156,682 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2018 151,992 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 151,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 142,668 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 129,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 129,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,546 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 101,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 101,962 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,044 miles

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

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

rear diff slightly leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2013 101,044 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,479 miles

daytime running lights do not extinguish with front position lights operated

Fail 15 Sep 2011 82,799 miles

N/S/F outer driveshaft gaiter poorly secured, but is secured and not leaking at time of test.

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

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

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread.

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,799 miles

N/S/F outer driveshaft gaiter poorly secured, but is secured and not leaking at time of test.

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

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,172 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,650 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 UYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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