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KU56 FLM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

226,690 mi
Last recorded226,690 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 FLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 226,690 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 214,828 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 178,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 178,441 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 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 150,355 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 128,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,570 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 91,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,298 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 65,298 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached short straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 61,830 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 61,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not secure (inner clip missing) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,041 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,122 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil started to leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 40,472 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,835 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,236 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,276 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,540 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,935 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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KU56 FLM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KU56 FLM, 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 KU56 FLM registered?

KU56 FLM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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