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DY06 XEB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,747 mi
Last recorded128,747 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 XEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 128,747 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER ARM , REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 128,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER ARM , REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 121,134 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE FRONT REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 111,448 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR ON 1.7 & WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT ON 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 103,538 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 103,538 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondry (8.4.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,292 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 78,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,193 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,193 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,754 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,651 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,078 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 43,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,874 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XEB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY06 XEB, 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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DY06 XEB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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