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DG06 POU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,608 mi
Last recorded117,608 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 POU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 117,608 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Suspension components rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2022 117,603 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,663 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 115,662 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,956 miles

both rear disc covers missing

Fail 3 Mar 2020 112,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both rear disc covers missing

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,061 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 107,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 100,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,656 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 93,510 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,043 miles

rear brake splash cover/shields very corroded away in parts

very slight wear on o/s front suspension arm front bush,,

Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake splash cover/shields very corroded away in parts

very slight wear on o/s front suspension arm front bush,,

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,578 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,712 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake backing plates corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,977 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 48,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,010 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,681 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 POU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 POU, 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 POU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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