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OV06 DBY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,452 mi
Last recorded161,452 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 DBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 161,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 161,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 151,737 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Rear bump stops perished

Fail 20 Jan 2018 151,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 30 Dec 2016 142,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 134,729 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 126,367 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 117,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 109,456 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 101,606 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 92,603 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 82,161 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 82,161 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 71,798 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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OV06 DBY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV06 DBY, 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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OV06 DBY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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