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KU56 FNV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,254 mi
Last recorded164,254 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 FNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 164,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 164,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,107 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jan 2022 154,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 142,845 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 142,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 134,508 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v boot grease build up

Fail 12 Oct 2018 118,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v boot grease build up

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,755 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,076 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracked in tread not to cords yet

Fail 7 Oct 2016 90,076 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear both tyres cracked in tread not to cords yet

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,709 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,777 miles

osr brake has been hot ,due to excess temp disc an pads discoloured brake free at present

reare shock buffers perished

Pass 15 Oct 2012 73,541 miles

both rear shock buffers perished

Fail 10 Oct 2012 73,489 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

both rear shock buffers perished

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,602 miles

offside rear tyre starting too go out of shape.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,849 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 FNV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU56 FNV, 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 FNV registered?

KU56 FNV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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