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FN56 XUM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,716 mi
Last recorded243,716 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 XUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 243,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all suspension bushes on the vehicle are showing signs of cracking and wear

Pass 20 Oct 2017 234,598 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 234,126 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

air bag warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2016 217,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bushes split (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rubber split (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 216,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bushes split (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rubber split (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 198,038 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 197,740 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 176,585 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 176,529 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 153,592 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 132,910 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 132,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 111,910 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 90,903 miles

n/s+o/s/rear damper dirt covers are displaced

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,555 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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FN56 XUM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FN56 XUM, 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 FN56 XUM registered?

FN56 XUM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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