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DY06 LKM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,236 mi
Last recorded133,236 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 LKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 133,236 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 120,399 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear tyres slightly wearing lumpy/un-even inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,287 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 91,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 91,186 miles

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 no plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,670 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 79,009 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 79,009 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 73,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,372 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,248 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 66,248 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,917 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,308 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,169 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,035 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,322 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 33,717 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,718 miles

ESP light on

Floor under shield factor fitted, Normal.

O/S/F door handle stiff

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,874 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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DY06 LKM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DY06 LKM, 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 DY06 LKM registered?

DY06 LKM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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