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KEV 43Y

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,334 mi
Last recorded173,334 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEV 43Y
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 173,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 169,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 164,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 164,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 158,546 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 152,773 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 146,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 141,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 131,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,115 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 109,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,010 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 91,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise n/s/f cv inner clip

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise n/s/f cv inner clip

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,317 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,126 miles

Front discs pitted on inner edges

Fail 29 Mar 2011 57,436 miles

Front discs pitted on inner edges

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

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,436 miles

Front discs pitted on inner edges

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,191 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,256 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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KEV 43Y is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 KEV 43Y, 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 KEV 43Y registered?

KEV 43Y is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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