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FX56 MDO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,048 mi
Last recorded163,048 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 MDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 163,048 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 151,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 137,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 130,972 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF & OSR+NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective splitting

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front top mount bearing slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 130,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS & OS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded NSF & OSR+NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective splitting

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front top mount bearing slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 124,446 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Started to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF and NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF&OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR tyre cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 124,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Started to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF and NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF&OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF&OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of the 3 light source inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR tyre cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,175 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 118,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 113,443 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2018 113,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2017 108,706 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 98,525 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Two front suspension legs (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Two front suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Dec 2016 98,525 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Two front suspension legs (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Two front suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Dec 2015 87,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension leg (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 87,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension leg (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,902 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,782 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 49,885 miles

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

front discs pitted on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres on 3mm on inner

Fail 8 Dec 2012 49,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front discs pitted on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres on 3mm on inner

Pass 10 Dec 2011 42,272 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)

Offside rear tail light 1 of 2 not working

Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,047 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,328 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 30,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside 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 MDO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FX56 MDO, 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 MDO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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