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DG06 JAO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,300 mi
Last recorded163,300 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 JAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 163,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 163,300 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 158,167 miles

corrosion o/s/r sill

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

front brake discs corroded/worn

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s parking brake effort low

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear lamps damaged

wipers poor

Pass 26 Mar 2020 155,711 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/f wheel arch liner adrift

rear subframe and suspension corroded

slight judder n/s/f brake

Fail 26 Mar 2020 155,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/f wheel arch liner adrift

rear subframe and suspension corroded

slight judder n/s/f brake

Pass 14 Mar 2019 145,335 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 130,940 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 130,940 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front fog inop

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,175 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 116,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 101,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre flat and side wall scrubbed

corrosion to front discs and slight fluctuation

Fail 17 Mar 2016 101,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre flat and side wall scrubbed

corrosion to front discs and slight fluctuation

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,611 miles

emissions too clean for print..small cut o/s cv boot..n/s cv boot cracked..o/s/f shocker damp..nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 76,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,368 miles

BOTH REAR WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLIT, N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,368 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

BOTH REAR WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLIT, N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,820 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,820 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,294 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,256 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 29,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,038 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 JAO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DG06 JAO, 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 JAO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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