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OY06 DCU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

198,333 mi
Last recorded198,333 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 DCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 198,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 198,332 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 188,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 188,588 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 178,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side and off side rear arm bushes

Fail 30 Jun 2021 178,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side and off side rear arm bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2020 171,441 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2019 158,179 miles

both rear bushes worn on rear arms inner

near side front lower wish bone bushworn

Pass 4 Jul 2018 142,129 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2017 127,166 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 127,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,987 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 109,619 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 105,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,124 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 97,109 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,721 miles

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

both front tyre wear low.

offside rear tyre ON legal limit.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 84,693 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyre wear low.

offside rear tyre ON legal limit.

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 26 May 2010 83,130 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

near side rear bump stop split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,384 miles

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

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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OY06 DCU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OY06 DCU, 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 OY06 DCU registered?

OY06 DCU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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