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DE56 RBU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,196 mi
Last recorded104,196 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 RBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 104,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 97,587 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2023 97,587 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,090 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,159 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2020 79,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,898 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and osr. (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,376 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,853 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,705 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,071 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,703 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,312 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,521 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 18,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,008 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 RBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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