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DE56 ZZY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

248,726 mi
Last recorded248,726 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 ZZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 248,726 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 248,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 223,476 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 197,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 197,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 170,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 170,243 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 140,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 140,294 miles

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 125,526 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 125,526 miles

Emissions not tested glow plug light on and in limp mode (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,273 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,606 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,162 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,284 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,328 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,938 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,938 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 50,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,004 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,488 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZZY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE56 ZZY, 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 DE56 ZZY registered?

DE56 ZZY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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