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FX56 MHM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,792 mi
Last recorded180,792 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 MHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 180,792 miles

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

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

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

Nearside hand brake needs adjustment

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake lever travel

Pass 16 Dec 2021 170,681 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 170,315 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 160,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 148,510 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 148,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS COVERS BROKEN

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

CLUTCH SLIPING

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear CUT IN TYRE SIDE WALL AND TYRE CRACKING

Pass 10 Dec 2018 136,805 miles

Offside Front tyre on wear bars and wear on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

small chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2018 136,805 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre on wear bars and wear on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2017 125,149 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inside edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on exhaust

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2016 116,215 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on exhaust

small chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,360 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 97,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 97,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 82,735 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 82,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 27 Dec 2012 69,983 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,063 miles

Tyre Size : 225.45.17

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,297 miles

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.

Front brake discs are worn and slightly lipped.

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

Oil leak

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 30,896 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tred is beginning to crack

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 MHM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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