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DC06 BYV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,945 mi
Last recorded69,945 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 BYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2020 69,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2X ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of brake disc corroded and scored. Not braking across full surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and split right around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded and holed

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 68,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers belt (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of brake disc corroded and scored. Not braking across full surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and split right around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded and holed

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 66,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,790 miles

Offside rear tyre has age related cracks on walls and tread

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,063 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 58,062 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,264 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,483 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 49,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,344 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,453 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,703 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 21,703 miles

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

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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DC06 BYV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DC06 BYV, 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 DC06 BYV registered?

DC06 BYV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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