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DY56 ZBN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,806 mi
Last recorded145,806 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ZBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 145,806 miles

ABS/STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF RETEST

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

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

Nearside OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS IN POOR CONDITION DUST COVERS AND BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE MUDDY

Fail 19 Nov 2019 145,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Outer 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 severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS IN POOR CONDITION DUST COVERS AND BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DADLY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE MUDDY

Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,695 miles

ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING ON IDLE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNSER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

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

Offside Front TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL MINOR DAMAGE

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE/SUSPENSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE MUDDY

UNDERSIDE OF VEHILCE MUDDY

Fail 25 Sep 2018 134,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE MUDDY

UNDERSIDE OF VEHILCE MUDDY

ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING ON IDLE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNSER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

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

Offside Front TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL MINOR DAMAGE

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE/SUSPENSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,093 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

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

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

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

Oil leak MINOR ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 125,093 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak MINOR ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,719 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS DAMAGED

COOLANT PRESSURE CAP MISSING!!

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS IN POOR CONDITION

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Sep 2015 103,713 miles

Both rear shocker dust covers deteriorated

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

O/S/F brake slightly binding

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,313 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 84,307 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,506 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 63,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,952 miles

both front brake discs pitted

n/s front tyre has a pease of side wall missing

Fail 26 Sep 2012 40,952 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs pitted

n/s front tyre has a pease of side wall missing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,952 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 18,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,182 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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DY56 ZBN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY56 ZBN, 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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DY56 ZBN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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