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KU56 FTX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,643 mi
Last recorded148,643 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 FTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 148,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 148,643 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 144,667 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 138,183 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 138,183 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord exposed on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres below min (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 133,742 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear buses have minor splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres very low on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 133,742 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear buses have minor splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres very low on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,173 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,793 miles

Nearside Rear childseat fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 117,380 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 112,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSR brake binding/restricted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 107,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 99,658 miles

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear shockabsorber covers adrift

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,508 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

high level stoplight not working

rear shockabsorbers both covers adrift

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shockabsorber covers adrift

slight wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shockabsorber cover adrift

Fail 10 Sep 2013 70,198 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shockabsorber cover adrift

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2011 45,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,640 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,203 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,071 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 FTX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU56 FTX registered?

KU56 FTX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is KU56 FTX safe to buy?

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