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FL56 XKE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,353 mi
Last recorded156,353 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 156,353 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 156,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 156,130 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 155,215 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

off side rear light unit cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2024 155,210 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

off side rear light unit cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2023 153,052 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 153,052 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 146,865 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 143,553 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

vechile fitted with undertrays

Pass 22 May 2019 138,039 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle fitted with under tray

Fail 22 May 2019 138,039 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All 4 front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle fitted with under tray

Pass 22 May 2018 125,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and Offside rear shock absorber casings damaged

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

Fail 22 May 2018 125,122 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (aluminium bracket) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and Offside rear shock absorber casings damaged

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,140 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 116,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush the rear one (aluminium bracket) (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 May 2017 98,184 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush the rear one (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 89,948 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,227 miles

front suspension lower wishbone bushes are slight deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2014 75,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack on rear offside lens

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack on rear offside lens

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,678 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,268 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,548 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

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 XKE 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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

FL56 XKE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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