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KM06 DVU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,765 mi
Last recorded153,765 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 DVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 153,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 147,641 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 147,625 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits cat missing (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 139,553 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,616 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 131,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 123,932 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 117,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 108,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 98,674 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,186 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 85,235 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,777 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,584 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,275 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 32,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,812 miles

air bag light on

nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2009 23,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

under body covers fitted

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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KM06 DVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 KM06 DVU, 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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KM06 DVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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