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WF56 FDV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,387 mi
Last recorded58,387 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 FDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 58,387 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 50,047 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre almost perished not to chords yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 41,077 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 41,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 32,188 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 32,188 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 24,278 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 24,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 23,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 19,425 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 14,797 miles

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to perish

Pass 27 Sep 2017 14,709 miles

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2016 14,254 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 13,751 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,104 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 13,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 12,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,214 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,241 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 8,308 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 8,297 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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WF56 FDV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WF56 FDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF56 FDV registered?

WF56 FDV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is WF56 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 FDV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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