MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
one side light bulb out at n\s\r lamp assy
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT.
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.
travel on hand brake
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
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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