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DE56 OJY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

219,405 mi
Last recorded219,405 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 OJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 219,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 210,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 200,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Jul 2020 186,407 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Anti rotational bush deteriorated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm - rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 180,790 miles

nsf lower arm back bush perished

nsr reg bulb inoperative

Pass 12 Jul 2018 158,921 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 136,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 131,227 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 131,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 127,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 127,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 127,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 122,972 miles

Condensation in headlamps

Noise from gearbox

Fail 25 Mar 2014 122,965 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Condensation in headlamps

Noise from gearbox

Pass 28 Aug 2013 114,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,287 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,733 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,618 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,277 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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DE56 OJY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE56 OJY, 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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DE56 OJY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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