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YG06 DBU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 DBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various parts and components of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 115,263 miles

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

Nearside unable to inspect sill due to plastic cover

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

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

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

Offside unable to inspect sill due to plastic cover

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 115,263 miles

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

Nearside unable to inspect sill due to plastic cover

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside unable to inspect sill due to plastic cover

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,569 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,616 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 99,863 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 99,863 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,056 miles

offside rear bumpstop has fallen down

tailgate gas struts leaking

undertray loose

Fail 19 Aug 2015 87,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bumpstop had fallen down

tailgate gas struts leaking

undertray loose

Fail 14 Aug 2015 87,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bumpstop had fallen down

tailgate gas struts leaking

undertray loose

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,250 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 59,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,361 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,203 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 44,203 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,058 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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YG06 DBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG06 DBU, 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 YG06 DBU registered?

YG06 DBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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