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PY56 DWK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

249,334 mi
Last recorded249,334 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 DWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 249,334 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 249,329 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 245,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 244,271 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside outer sill damaged and rusted

brake pad warning light on

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Sep 2016 244,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside outer sill damaged and rusted

brake pad warning light on

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Mar 2016 232,438 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 232,430 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking under floor (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 218,132 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 217,618 miles

Fuel system component leaking under floor (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 217,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush worn and split. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm inner bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush pivot bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush worn and split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white,faded bulb. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm inner bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush pivot bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear sets worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear,worn on inside edge of tread.

Offside Rear wearing on inside edge of tyre

sat nav bracket mounted in off side front lower windscreen.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 174,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Sep 2013 126,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Sep 2013 126,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jun 2013 114,100 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 114,100 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,163 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 81,163 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 330,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 330,137 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 302,635 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 269,982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 239,371 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 205,005 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 138,311 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 66,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 54 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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PY56 DWK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PY56 DWK, 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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PY56 DWK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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