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DU56 LBP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,250 mi
Last recorded152,250 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 LBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 152,250 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 152,250 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 146,682 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arms, track rod ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 145,411 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 141,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f very close to limit and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 137,665 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 133,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 129,784 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 129,782 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,727 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 111,727 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,889 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 101,886 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,324 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,467 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,774 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,380 miles

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)

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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DU56 LBP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DU56 LBP, 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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DU56 LBP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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