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DG06 EWF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,077 mi
Last recorded159,077 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 EWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 159,077 miles

Central exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear parking brake just meets legal requirements recommend adjusting or replacing

under trays ftted

Fail 16 Mar 2026 159,077 miles

Central exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear parking brake just meets legal requirements recommend adjusting or replacing

under trays ftted

Pass 25 Mar 2025 154,486 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 23 Mar 2024 147,038 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 28 Mar 2023 139,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 131,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 118,504 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 108,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 90,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to 2mm tread bars still ok (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts of rear floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,627 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt showing grease (2.4.G.4e)

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear on inner face (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,608 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 79,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,451 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake disc back plates corroded please keep checked

n/s/r tyre cut on tread not to cord but please keep checked

Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,588 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,470 miles

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 27 Feb 2009 33,985 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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DG06 EWF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG06 EWF, 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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DG06 EWF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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