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DK56 YEY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,774 mi
Last recorded171,774 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 YEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 171,774 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 171,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2024 161,461 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 152,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 141,920 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 141,920 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 129,856 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,337 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 118,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 108,496 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bush slight split/cracks but not bad enough to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 102,674 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 102,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 95,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 88,755 miles

Nearside Rear calipher contamination

Fail 24 Sep 2016 88,755 miles

Nearside Rear calipher contamination

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 1off2 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,285 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 74,743 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 66,682 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner side wall please keep checked

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,081 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,264 miles

engine managment light on facia (mil) on

front brake pads look low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,314 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,313 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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DK56 YEY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 DK56 YEY, 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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DK56 YEY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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