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FX56 MGE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,560 mi
Last recorded151,560 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 151,560 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on suspension components and rear subframe

Pass 27 Sep 2024 142,315 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 132,418 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 30 Dec 2021 130,583 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 130,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 126,266 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 125,736 miles

Epc light on

Fail 28 May 2019 125,736 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Epc light on

Pass 30 May 2018 117,711 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 117,678 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 106,925 miles

Engine and epic light on

Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,598 miles

Both front shocker legs wet

Fail 19 Apr 2016 97,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Canvas showing (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)

Both front shocker legs wet

Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,301 miles

o/s and n/s/f shockers wet.

o/s/f cv boot splitting,

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,667 miles

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

engine management light on.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 76,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,050 miles

both front shockers wet, epc, and engine management lights on,

Fail 9 Apr 2013 66,050 miles

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

both front shockers wet, epc, and engine management lights on,

front and rear brake pads low,

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,046 miles

front and rear pads worn , epc light on,

Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,202 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge very close to canvas, nail in o/s/r tyre,

Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,358 miles

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 MGE 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 71.4%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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