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DA06 LXK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,354 mi
Last recorded164,354 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 LXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 164,354 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and scored

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

O/s/f tyre worn from inner edges

Fail 15 Sep 2016 164,354 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded and scored

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

O/s/f tyre worn from inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2015 146,658 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 146,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 128,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R BRAKE PADS NEW, O/S/R PADS OLD . BRAKE PADS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FITTED AS A COMPLETE SET TO AVOID FURTHER PROBLEMS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre at 2mm. 205/55R16 91W. O/S/R TYRE AT 3MM.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 128,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R BRAKE PADS NEW, O/S/R PADS OLD . BRAKE PADS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FITTED AS A COMPLETE SET TO AVOID FURTHER PROBLEMS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre at 2mm. 205/55R16 91W. O/S/R TYRE AT 3MM.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 101,953 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on their inner edges

Front offside headlamp light output is reduced

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 101,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres wearing on their inner edges

Front offside headlamp light output is reduced

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,303 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,534 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 75,533 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,062 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 62,061 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,185 miles

Nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,838 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 LXK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA06 LXK, 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 LXK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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