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FY56 AKJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,680 mi
Last recorded147,680 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 AKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 147,680 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 142,116 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 142,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 136,800 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 9 May 2023 130,849 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 121,714 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 111,240 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 111,211 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 111,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,894 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 106,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,208 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 86,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,629 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Aug 2015 79,629 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,749 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 65,749 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,661 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,372 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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FY56 AKJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FY56 AKJ, 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 FY56 AKJ registered?

FY56 AKJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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