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R12 DYR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,861 mi
Last recorded113,861 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 113,861 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 113,848 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 109,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 105,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 98,976 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 98,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 92,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 92,291 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 85,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 80,539 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 80,539 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Near side front tyre smooth on inner edge, nearly to cords.

Off side rear brake , slow to apply when brake pedal is pressed.

Off side rear brake pads damaged by excessive heat.

Signs of over heating in off side rear brake.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,046 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 72,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,852 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,841 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 47,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner treads

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 41,549 miles

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge also nearside rear tyre small cuts in inner tread

Pass 15 May 2014 38,640 miles

Front number plate slightly misalined

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Pass 17 May 2013 34,231 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,452 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 31,452 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2011 27,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 22,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 17,611 miles

Offside Front 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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R12 DYR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R12 DYR, 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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R12 DYR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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