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DA06 RCO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

200,098 mi
Last recorded200,098 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 RCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 200,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 199,266 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 199,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front brake hose insecure but not fouling

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Feb 2018 196,869 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side mounts (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Undertray fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 196,868 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced Both side mounts (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 196,629 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 196,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 195,630 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 193,415 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 193,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 187,042 miles

Coil springs complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has rattle and vibration whilst idling advise further inspection

Front inner wheel arch covers loose but not fouling at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Nearside rear shockabsorber upper dirt cover insecure

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished and wearing close to legal limit

Offfside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering rack joint wet with oil

Suspension component bushes slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 187,041 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coil springs complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine has rattle and vibration whilst idling advise further inspection

Front inner wheel arch covers loose but not fouling at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Nearside rear shockabsorber upper dirt cover insecure

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished and wearing close to legal limit

Offfside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering rack joint wet with oil

Suspension component bushes slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 183,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR Tyre cut in tread

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust front bracket not connected

Fail 22 Sep 2012 183,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR Tyre cut in tread

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust front bracket not connected

Pass 30 Jun 2011 168,543 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near aide cv boot is wet with grease but no signes of leaks or splits

plastic floor cover fitted and unable to inspect underside

Fail 29 Jun 2011 168,411 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

near aide cv boot is wet with grease but no signes of leaks or splits

plastic floor cover fitted and unable to inspect underside

Pass 25 Jun 2010 129,233 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 129,197 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

off side drive shaft gaiter slight leak outer

Pass 25 Jun 2009 88,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 RCO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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