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DK06 YBE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,350 mi
Last recorded115,350 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 YBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 115,350 miles

Corrosion Underneath Most Vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2026 115,350 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion Underneath Most Vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2025 114,828 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 114,828 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2024 113,925 miles

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

Parking Brake Has very little reserve travel

Pass 21 Sep 2023 113,034 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 113,034 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))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 111,980 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 111,970 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexy hose ( marked in yellow ) (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on legal limit and nail in tread ( BORDERLINE PASS ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,303 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 110,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 107,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,462 miles

Nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion / weakening but o k at test time

Fail 12 Jun 2017 105,462 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion / weakening but o k at test time

Pass 12 May 2016 108,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 104,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,348 miles

off side rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge but o k at test time

Fail 3 Jun 2015 103,348 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

off side rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge but o k at test time

Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,044 miles

off side rear tyre worn on outside edge but legal at test time

Fail 27 Feb 2014 101,044 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre worn on outside edge but legal at test time

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,809 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 73,809 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,668 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,751 miles

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

damage repaired n/s centre outter sill

n/s mirror indicater dull

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 YBE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DK06 YBE, 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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DK06 YBE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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