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KU56 FOH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,386 mi
Last recorded157,386 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 FOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 157,386 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 157,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side off-side seized (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 149,154 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 149,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 141,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 132,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre worn badly on inner edge, inflated at time of test (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 124,283 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 118,462 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 108,673 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,433 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 98,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 88,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2015 80,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 80,057 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,087 miles

both front C.V. giators split aroung inner clips

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,790 miles

both o/s tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,915 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 41,959 miles

advisory on perivous test no182130040250

Fail 28 Aug 2010 41,845 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

chip to screen

cuts to offside front tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

slight cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,163 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 34,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 FOH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FOH, 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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KU56 FOH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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