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FY56 GWE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,951 mi
Last recorded164,951 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 164,951 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine light on

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

shock covers loose

Fail 31 Aug 2021 164,949 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine light on

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

shock covers loose

Pass 3 Sep 2020 162,092 miles

Front both suspension arms, rear console bushes perished

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and lightly perished

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

Rear both suspension arms, inner bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

battery slightly insecure

bonnet stay prop mount damaged

general corrosion to underside of vehicle particularly towards rear

Fail 3 Sep 2020 162,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front both suspension arms, rear console bushes perished

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and lightly perished

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

Rear both suspension arms, inner bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

battery slightly insecure

bonnet stay clip and prop mount damaged

general corrosion to underside of vehicle particularly towards rear

Pass 10 Oct 2019 158,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear console bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet stay support/catch broken

Fail 10 Oct 2019 158,902 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split between servo & vacuum pump (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear console bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet stay support/catch broken

Pass 19 Oct 2018 156,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2018 156,277 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front registration plate deteriorated

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2017 153,904 miles

engine management warring light on

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2016 147,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay base broken

unable to check rear seat belts & seats due to boot full

Fail 23 Aug 2016 147,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre blocking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay base broken

unable to check rear seat belts & seats due to boot full

Pass 27 Aug 2015 139,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 139,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 132,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 116,896 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,869 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,181 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,037 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 GWE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY56 GWE, 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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FY56 GWE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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