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DK06 YBA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,605 mi
Last recorded108,605 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 YBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 108,605 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 108,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 108,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 103,985 miles

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 13 Mar 2024 103,984 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 13 May 2022 103,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 103,303 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 102,154 miles

rear tyres have cuts in tread

Fail 19 May 2021 102,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 96,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,466 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,884 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,747 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,355 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 65,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 58,920 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,662 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 34,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,014 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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DK06 YBA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DK06 YBA, 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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What year was DK06 YBA registered?

DK06 YBA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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