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KU56 FUV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,392 mi
Last recorded124,392 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 FUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 124,392 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 116,489 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 116,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 110,609 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 110,608 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,195 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 106,195 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 100,191 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 93,178 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,116 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,843 miles

Front brake hoses corroded at ends

Front shocks corroded

Rear bump stops fallen apart

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,638 miles

Front EXHAUST SLEEVE JOINT CORRODED/BROKEN STILL SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

Front TYRES ARE WEARING QUITE LOW

Offside Rear SEATBELT NOT CHECKED AS CHILD SAET FITTED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OF N/S FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OF O/S FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS ARE BROKEN/DETERIORATED

Rear TYRES ARE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,116 miles

All tyres worn at edges

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Rear headlight level sensor has siezed ball joints

Rear wiper deteriorated

Windscreen scratched

Fail 8 Dec 2014 57,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres worn at edges

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Rear headlight level sensor has siezed ball joints

Rear wiper deteriorated

Windscreen scratched

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,107 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

OSF shock absorber has a light misting of oil around shaft seal

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Rear headlight leveling sensor has siezed joints

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bump stops starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Nov 2012 52,395 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pad warning light on (wire not attached at n/s front)

rear bump stops starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,271 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s+o/s front wing liners adrift and nearly fouling tyre on full lock

Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,571 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 28,571 miles

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

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 FUV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

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

Is KU56 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 FUV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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