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KU56 FPE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,265 mi
Last recorded171,265 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 FPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 171,265 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 171,265 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 161,407 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2025 161,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 151,465 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 151,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 145,740 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 137,894 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 137,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 130,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces advise changing when pads changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in o/s front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 123,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front pads 75% worn

Pass 4 Jun 2019 116,574 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on rear subframe and suspension assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front pads 75% worn

Pass 31 May 2018 107,316 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe and assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 100,626 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 100,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 76,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,341 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,552 miles

ESP light on.

Front wipers poor.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,364 miles

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 18 Sep 2009 32,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FPE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KU56 FPE, 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 FPE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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