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VN56 FFT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,253 mi
Last recorded129,253 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 FFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 129,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 129,251 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve clamps corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords in cracked/perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 128,040 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs, and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 128,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaitor clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaitor burst at clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords in damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs, and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,154 miles

Nearside Front cv gaitor slight leak grease at clip

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight damage on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,839 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges 3,5,3mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front bonnet holding stay bottom plastic holder broken

Rear rear heat shields loose

Fail 5 Oct 2022 117,837 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaitor clip loose/missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror window inoperative, stuck downwith temp repair window of tape (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with wear lip worse on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges 3,5,3mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front bonnet holding stay bottom plastic holder broken

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear heat shields loose

Pass 8 Oct 2021 106,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,000 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both consol bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spring base suspension arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,942 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 83,940 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,755 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,421 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 57,835 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,304 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,012 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,857 miles

front inner brake discs surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge/small cut

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,031 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,833 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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VN56 FFT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VN56 FFT, 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 VN56 FFT registered?

VN56 FFT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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