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DG06 POH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,065 mi
Last recorded117,065 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 POH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 117,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 115,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 115,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,349 miles

Offside Rear secondary side light inoperative

reversing light inoperative

Fail 21 Mar 2023 111,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear secondary side light inoperative

reversing light inoperative

Pass 24 Mar 2022 109,389 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 1 mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 109,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 1 mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 107,372 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 107,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 106,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,707 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 104,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,324 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 100,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high no adjustment available (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high no adjustment available (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 150,281 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Mar 2017 150,281 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,296 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 88,250 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 128,612 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 128,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,628 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 71,552 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

offside front wiper lightly smearing screen

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,449 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 56,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,040 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,044 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,044 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 37,146 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,109 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 POH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 POH, 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 POH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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