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DG06 POA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,351 mi
Last recorded168,351 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 POA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 168,351 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

No fluid coming out of OS headlamp washer

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear suspension components corroded and bushes perishing/cracking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 168,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working Intermittently not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level intermittently not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both outer sills corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

No fluid coming out of OS headlamp washer

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear suspension components corroded and bushes perishing/cracking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 162,750 miles

o/s mirror glass faded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 155,682 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 147,350 miles

Drivers wing mirror glass discoloured/deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust hangar broken but system still secure

Rear suspension components corroded and bushes perishing/cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2022 147,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers wing mirror glass discoloured/deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust hangar broken but system still secure

Rear suspension components corroded and bushes perishing/cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2021 134,352 miles

All rear suspension componants corroded and bushes perished

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear bump stops perished and broken up

Centre brake light not workng

Corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded and bubbling up

Offside front brake hose perished

Rear brake pipe clips broken, pipe secured with cable ties

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 134,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension componants corroded and bushes perished

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear bump stops perished and broken up

Centre brake light not workng

Corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded and bubbling up

Offside front brake hose perished

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake pipe clips broken, pipe secured with cable ties

Rear number plate becoming detached

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 119,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded.

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 119,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded.

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 101,641 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 101,603 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,202 miles

near side tyre worn on inner edge

bolts missing from under tray

Fail 8 Sep 2018 98,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

bolts missing from under tray

near side tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2017 92,925 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 88,108 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,017 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 82,016 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 80,075 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,070 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,984 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,637 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,430 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,941 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,553 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,838 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 POA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 POA, 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 POA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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