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FX56 CHV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,576 mi
Last recorded113,576 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 CHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 113,576 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 112,289 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 110,043 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 107,356 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 107,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 104,868 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 102,333 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 99,787 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 96,137 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 91,987 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 16 May 2017 15,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop split/torn

Offside Rear bump stop split/torn

Fail 15 May 2017 88,181 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop split/torn

Offside Rear bump stop split/torn

Pass 14 May 2016 85,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower spring arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower spring arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 85,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower spring arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower spring arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 82,431 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 18 May 2015 82,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 May 2014 72,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner face of both front brake discs in poor condition

inner front brake pads look low

wipers deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,323 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 47,323 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,249 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,641 miles

Nearside 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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FX56 CHV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FX56 CHV, 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 FX56 CHV registered?

FX56 CHV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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The MOT history for FX56 CHV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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