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DE06 YJB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

207,602 mi
Last recorded207,602 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YJB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 207,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 207,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 191,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking starting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking starting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper arm loose at spindle (hangs down when operated)

central locking not working (unlocking) unable to open boot

Fail 11 Jun 2019 191,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking starting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking starting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper arm loose at spindle (hangs down when operated)

central locking not working (unlocking) unable to open boot

Pass 22 Jun 2018 177,147 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated borderline advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs starting to go out of shape advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight tightness noticed when wheel turned by hand outer pad looks like wearing more than nearside outer

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside tail gate strutt bodyside loose

Rear wiper blade not clearing screen

oil level on min mark

Fail 22 Jun 2018 177,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated borderline advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs starting to go out of shape advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight tightness noticed when wheel turned by hand outer pad looks like wearing more than nearside outer

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside tail gate strutt bodyside loose

Rear wiper blade not clearing screen

oil level on min mark

Pass 12 May 2017 153,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 13 May 2016 132,438 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 13 May 2016 132,437 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 119,402 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 105,461 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 105,461 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,128 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 5 May 2011 53,188 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,836 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,020 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

engine oil level on minimum mark

Pass 11 May 2009 29,297 miles

unable to see all rear brake pads

Fail 11 May 2009 29,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R tyre on limit and nail in tyre

O/S/R tyre on limit

unable to see all rear brake pads

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 YJB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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