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DE06 DFY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,761 mi
Last recorded167,761 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 DFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 167,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on the sleeved joint mid way along the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reversing light not working

Fail 24 Oct 2022 167,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on centre sleeved joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 21 Oct 2022 167,699 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on centre sleeved joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2021 158,000 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

exhaust centre sleeve clamp corroded and blowing slightly

rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2020 148,839 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 148,496 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 139,464 miles

Both rear shockabsorber covers have become insecure

Near side hand brake reading low but passed brake test advise investigation

Offside Rear Slight play in off side rear drop link

Strong advise both outer sills corroded very soft when testing strength

Fail 10 Oct 2019 139,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Both rear shockabsorber covers have become insecure

Offside Rear Slight play in off side rear drop link

Strong advise both outer sills corroded very soft when testing strength

Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,724 miles

Nearside Front brake flexible hose slightly chafed

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of sawtooth wear on inside edge

Nearside body sill corroded

Offside Front brake flexible hose slightly chafed

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Offside body sill corroded

Rear washer inoperative

corrosion on underside

seat belt warning lamp illuminates intermittently when seat belt connected

Fail 12 Oct 2018 125,724 miles

Nearside Front brake flexible hose slightly chafed

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of sawtooth wear on inside edge

Nearside body sill corroded

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

Offside Front brake flexible hose slightly chafed

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Offside body sill corroded

Rear washer inoperative

corrosion on underside

seat belt warning lamp illuminates intermittently when seat belt connected

Pass 16 Oct 2017 113,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bumpstop perished

Nearside Rear tyre heavily stepped on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear bumpstop perished

Offside Rear tyre heavily stepped on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 100,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bumpstop perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily stepped on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear bumpstop perished

Offside Rear tyre heavily stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,612 miles

one side light bulb out at n\s\r lamp assy

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,918 miles

FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,918 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT.

REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,789 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,733 miles

travel on hand brake

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,642 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 38,592 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn below limit on onner edge

o/s/r tyre worn below limit on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,390 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,106 miles

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

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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DE06 DFY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE06 DFY, 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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DE06 DFY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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