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DG06 VDE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1869cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

245,973 mi
Last recorded245,973 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,869cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 245,973 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded 2nd hand unit (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2nd hand unit (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 245,968 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 225,504 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 225,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 199,619 miles

sills small dents

bonnet stay clip poor

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 175,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 147,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet clip poor

oil down

slight damage - near side rear sill and door

Fail 11 Mar 2014 123,578 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 123,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 105,128 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,596 miles

front and rear discs worn and corroded on inner faces

Fail 10 Mar 2011 73,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs worn and corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,030 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VDE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,869cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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