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LB55 FSU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,347 mi
Last recorded151,347 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 151,347 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,468 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2022 125,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 117,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in outer primary groove tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 117,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge,devoid of tread,small cut present exposing cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in outer primary groove tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 109,733 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 109,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn thin on inner edge and cut exposing inner cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge exposing inner cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,438 miles

Front both lower suspension arms rearward facing bushes slightly deteriorated no excessive movement

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall,cords/ply not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 97,438 miles

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

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

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

Front both lower suspension arms rearward facing bushes slightly deteriorated no excessive movement

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall,cords/ply not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,307 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,999 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 75,999 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,334 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 69,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,450 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,402 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,089 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,239 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,035 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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LB55 FSU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LB55 FSU, 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 LB55 FSU registered?

LB55 FSU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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