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NM56 FHT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

254,418 mi
Last recorded254,418 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 FHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 254,418 miles

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Fail 26 Nov 2019 254,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread and wall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs deteriorating-judder,service due sign on-oil dirty and on maximum! oil spill,bodywork poor,drivers reg light inop,suspension-components rusting,rear brake pads very low-discs lipped

passenger front steering arm balljoint play,both front splash guards deteriorating-loose,puncture in passenger rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2019 224,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight damage to bumper, no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 3 of 4 bulbs illuminated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 2 of 4 bulbs illuminated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 181,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 140,210 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 140,198 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance in wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 100,635 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 100,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,969 miles

Both rear tyres have an uneven wear pattern on the inner shoulders, very close to legal limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,314 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 48,314 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 35,041 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 35,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,144 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,800 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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NM56 FHT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NM56 FHT, 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 NM56 FHT registered?

NM56 FHT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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