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SB56 FBZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,032 mi
Last recorded212,032 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 FBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 212,032 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 212,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 175,933 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 175,930 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 140,827 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 140,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 109,620 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 109,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 109,156 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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SB56 FBZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SB56 FBZ, 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 SB56 FBZ registered?

SB56 FBZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is SB56 FBZ safe to buy?

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