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DE55 YVO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

224,160 mi
Last recorded224,160 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 224,160 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r shockabsorber bump stops perrished.

Fail 24 May 2019 223,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Causing one wheel to sit slightly higher than other when jacked up. Further investigation advised (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 208,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 208,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 194,262 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 173,986 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 163,794 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 147,362 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 147,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 131,823 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 113,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,330 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front 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 20 Jan 2010 74,560 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 74,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,461 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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DE55 YVO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE55 YVO, 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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DE55 YVO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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