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AU55 KFY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,002 mi
Last recorded158,002 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 KFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 158,002 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 147,062 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 131,562 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 113,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 98,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,783 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 75,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,366 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 63,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front and both rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,538 miles

nearside front and both rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 61,537 miles

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

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

nearside front and both rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,783 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,531 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,518 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,525 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,196 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 26,084 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,146 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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AU55 KFY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU55 KFY, 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 AU55 KFY registered?

AU55 KFY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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