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FY55 ZFP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,228 mi
Last recorded201,228 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 ZFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 201,228 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Worn Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 201,223 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))

Offside Side repeater not working Intermittent, Comes on When Door Opened, Not working on Hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML On

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Worn Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 171,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on inner side wall STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 171,304 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak from cooler (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on inner side wall STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2020 143,390 miles

eml light on

Fail 4 Nov 2020 143,388 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 30 Oct 2019 126,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

MIL on

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,478 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 78,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 41,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,189 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,863 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres are worn close to the wear bars

wiper blades only just clear screen

Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,005 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 28,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,987 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,399 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,064 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,879 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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FY55 ZFP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY55 ZFP, 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 FY55 ZFP registered?

FY55 ZFP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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