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FY56 AKN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,028 mi
Last recorded152,028 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 AKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 152,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 152,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 148,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 148,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 143,503 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 125,830 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 119,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 119,855 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,370 miles

offside side repeater damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2019 107,344 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))

offside side repeater damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,143 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,133 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,709 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,868 miles

Babyseat fitted to N/S rear at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,766 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,314 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,511 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,722 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 AKN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AKN, 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 AKN registered?

FY56 AKN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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