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DU56 YKN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,508 mi
Last recorded174,508 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 YKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2023 174,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 170,049 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve loose on pipes slight leak visable requires early attention

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 170,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust sleeve loose on pipes slight leak visable requires early attention

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 163,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe and centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake hose centre connection missing a clip. may wear on bracket.

Fail 3 Sep 2021 163,759 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake hose centre connection missing a clip. may wear on bracket.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 160,165 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked, however offside clamp holding system secure, sleeve clamps also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 154,786 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 146,636 miles

Nearside Front slight play in anti roll bar link joint

Pass 24 Aug 2017 136,403 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 124,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 124,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,146 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,042 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,303 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 96,301 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,904 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 84,904 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,334 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,340 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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DU56 YKN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU56 YKN, 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 YKN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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