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DE06 OWJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,395 mi
Last recorded101,395 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 OWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 101,395 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,536 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 97,255 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 93,856 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,296 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 82,774 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,591 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,655 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,513 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,826 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 67,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2015 67,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jun 2014 61,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,875 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 21,249 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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DE06 OWJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWJ, 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 DE06 OWJ registered?

DE06 OWJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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