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L40 DBE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,670 mi
Last recorded68,670 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 DBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 68,670 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,101 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,060 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 64,060 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 62,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 59,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,750 miles

Nearside wiper blade

Pass 2 May 2019 57,345 miles

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 55,596 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 53,017 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 53,017 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 49,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 45,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 41,335 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 36,983 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,238 miles

rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 27,647 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 23,151 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 17,709 miles

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

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

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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L40 DBE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L40 DBE, 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 L40 DBE registered?

L40 DBE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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