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KO06 GRU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,236 mi
Last recorded114,236 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 GRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 114,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 111,304 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 107,531 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 107,522 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 102,638 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 102,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,851 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 96,851 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 93,798 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 93,790 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,833 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 90,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,898 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,873 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall damaged

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

engine oil leak?

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,206 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,112 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,616 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 46,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,770 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,070 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre inner edges worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,292 miles

both rear tyre treads unevenly worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,285 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre treads unevenly worn on inner edges

considerable hand brake travel

offside rear handbrake arm on caliper not returning to stop

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,907 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 22,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,471 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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KO06 GRU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KO06 GRU, 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 KO06 GRU registered?

KO06 GRU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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The MOT history for KO06 GRU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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