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DU06 HGZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,417 mi
Last recorded172,417 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 HGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 172,417 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 168,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 164,871 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 158,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 143,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2019 135,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face"s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 124,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 112,197 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

both rear bump stops fallen apart

two small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 102,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 79,799 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 79,798 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,090 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 66,090 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly lumpy wear on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,560 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,120 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 46,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,087 miles

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

The off side rear tyre has started to perish

Fail 18 Apr 2011 45,083 miles

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

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

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

The off side rear tyre has started to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,955 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 36,955 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DU06 HGZ 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 DU06 HGZ, 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 DU06 HGZ registered?

DU06 HGZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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