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DA06 LXG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,854 mi
Last recorded74,854 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 LXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,854 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 138,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,596 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,449 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,655 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 102,294 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,578 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 91,540 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,180 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front drop link boot slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,460 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear bump stop split

both rear springs corroded but ok now

Fail 18 Aug 2017 77,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

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

both rear springs corroded but ok now

Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 59,922 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,842 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 52,842 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,399 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 40,302 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2011 34,305 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,347 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 20,738 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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DA06 LXG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA06 LXG, 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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DA06 LXG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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