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FV56 BVL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,747 mi
Last recorded192,747 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 BVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 192,747 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 192,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 178,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 161,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 142,089 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 122,895 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,024 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,939 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,378 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,168 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear accident damage to lamp unit but not showing white light to the rear

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 83,168 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear accident damage to lamp unit but not showing white light to the rear

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,802 miles

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 19 Dec 2012 73,636 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 68,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 68,883 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,823 miles

nsf and osf wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,286 miles

All brake discs lightly pitted

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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FV56 BVL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV56 BVL, 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 FV56 BVL registered?

FV56 BVL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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