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FL56 ZZF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

163,261 mi
Last recorded163,261 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 ZZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 163,261 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

general corosion

os sill damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2024 152,408 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 142,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease,advise to change asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2022 132,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 112,099 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 103,181 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,565 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,426 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,103 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,097 miles

Offside Front mirror repeaterdeteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,126 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,532 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,100 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,492 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner egde

Fail 30 Aug 2012 51,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner egde

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 ZZF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

FL56 ZZF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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