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KL56 VBU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,883 mi
Last recorded154,883 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 VBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 154,883 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 154,883 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 147,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 147,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 142,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 142,149 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/emitting grease onto surrounding brakes/suspension/wheel (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 133,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 133,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm also worn smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 129,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 103,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,496 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,828 miles

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

oil level low

rear tyres are worn uneavenly on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,765 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,377 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,021 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,767 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished on outer walls

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,758 miles

front and rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,600 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,132 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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KL56 VBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KL56 VBU, 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 KL56 VBU registered?

KL56 VBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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