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DX06 XUH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

212,944 mi
Last recorded212,944 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 XUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 212,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 212,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 204,156 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 196,547 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 196,430 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 188,922 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 188,922 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 179,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 179,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 174,583 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 174,578 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 173,382 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 157,507 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 9 Apr 2018 142,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 127,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 127,089 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Side |Reapeater (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 113,720 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,901 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 78,901 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,310 miles

front tyres 3mm

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,817 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,382 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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DX06 XUH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DX06 XUH, 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 DX06 XUH registered?

DX06 XUH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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