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FX56 MDZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,796 mi
Last recorded103,796 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 103,796 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 103,793 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 98,626 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 98,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,816 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 94,812 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,542 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 91,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,287 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 90,252 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 87,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))

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 29 Nov 2017 85,871 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,586 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 80,767 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,498 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,205 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,272 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,383 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,627 miles

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 MDZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

FX56 MDZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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