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FL56 ZZB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,406 mi
Last recorded142,406 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 ZZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 142,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,894 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 133,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 130,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak back box joint to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 124,355 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brakes look like they have got hot

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boomerang arm - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 124,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge - both sides 225/40 r18 92y hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brakes look like they have got hot

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boomerang arm - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,880 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear and subframe (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and under trays

Fail 4 Oct 2017 114,879 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear cracks in inner side walls to cords 225/40zr18 92 y (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear and subframe (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and under trays

Pass 17 Oct 2016 105,218 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on 3mm also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,403 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 93,402 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 67,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,274 miles

N/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

O/s/f tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2011 48,951 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,081 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 40,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,091 miles

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

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 ZZB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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