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FP06 LBX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,426 mi
Last recorded172,426 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 LBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 172,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in plastic coating and swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 172,409 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in plastic coating and swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 163,506 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 163,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 155,350 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear console bush's starting to crack and getting weak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

both rear bump stops perished

fuel filter housing poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2017 155,350 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear console bush's starting to crack and getting weak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

both rear bump stops perished

fuel filter housing poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,947 miles

Nearside Front washer aim a bit low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear park brake effort a bit on the low side, handbrake lever partial on

both front console bushes split and getting weak

both rear bump stops split and perished

Pass 23 May 2015 139,147 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Console bushes worn

Fail 23 May 2015 139,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Console bushes worn

Offside parking brake leaver sticking

Pass 19 May 2014 124,672 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pads look 1/2 worn

Fail 14 May 2014 124,666 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads look 1/2 worn

Pass 14 May 2013 110,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 96,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dash

Pass 16 May 2011 89,092 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 74,545 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate deteriating

Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,355 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 58,355 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

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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FP06 LBX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP06 LBX, 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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FP06 LBX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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