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FY56 AMU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,401 mi
Last recorded102,401 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 AMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 102,401 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 102,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 95,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 85,083 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to shock absorber casing

Offside Front slight corrosion to shock absorber casing

Fail 8 Sep 2018 85,083 miles

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

Nearside Front slight corrosion to shock absorber casing

Offside Front slight corrosion to shock absorber casing

Pass 23 Sep 2017 74,956 miles

Nearside Front wishbone arm rear bush starting to seperate

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes deterioated

Offside Front wishbone arm rear bush starting too seperate

Offside Rear suspension arm bushes deterioated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 44,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,574 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 37,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,177 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2009 25,096 miles

near side tyre showing signs of perishing/ cracking

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 AMU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FY56 AMU, 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 AMU registered?

FY56 AMU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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