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DN06 OWJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,508 mi
Last recorded150,508 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 OWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 150,508 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2018 143,200 miles

osr wheel binding slightly

rear trailing arms bushes weak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 135,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 124,684 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s handbrake lever partialy siezed on caliper

Pass 29 Jun 2015 115,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 23 Jun 2014 103,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,826 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Both rear tyres stepping on inners

Nearside front headlamp not sat in correctly

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,747 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 78,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs forming outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,878 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 54,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

has the timing belt been replaced.we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage.

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit.damage on n/s front wing and bumper.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,882 miles

has the timing belt been replaced.we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage.

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit.damage on n/s front wing and bumper.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 42,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,363 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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DN06 OWJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc 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 DN06 OWJ, 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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DN06 OWJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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