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FX56 MBV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,554 mi
Last recorded67,554 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 MBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 67,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 65,551 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 64,635 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 64,635 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 61,873 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 61,873 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 May 2021 59,206 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 57,102 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly stepped inner edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn close lower inner edges 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,216 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2018 52,246 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 52,245 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,803 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 46,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 42,370 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,114 miles

Nearside rear tyre is badly cracked within the tread grooves

Fail 25 Apr 2014 39,113 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre is badly cracked within the tread grooves

Nearside rear tyre is worn very low on the inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 37,279 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 34,293 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,912 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,303 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 16,144 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)

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 MBV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MBV, 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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FX56 MBV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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