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DE55 YVU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,855 mi
Last recorded79,855 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,855 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 79,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,716 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 65,719 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,978 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,187 miles

N/S/R brake caliper arm not fully returning but no brake bind.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 44,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/R brake caliper arm not fully returning but no brake bind.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,687 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,028 miles

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 15 Jan 2009 14,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE55 YVU, 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 DE55 YVU registered?

DE55 YVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is DE55 YVU safe to buy?

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