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KU56 FSA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,322 mi
Last recorded172,322 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 172,322 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 172,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 152,397 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, console bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front headlamp aim at upper limits

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 30 Jan 2016 109,446 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge, 205/60/15v (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides seperating (2.5.A.1c)

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

unable to see o/s/r inner brake pad

wipers smearing

Fail 25 Jul 2015 87,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,276 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 52,276 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,442 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,255 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)

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 FSA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FSA, 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 FSA registered?

KU56 FSA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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