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KO06 GUK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,922 mi
Last recorded99,922 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 GUK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 99,922 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 96,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 96,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 87,491 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 87,491 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,356 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 82,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,407 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 76,156 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 72,431 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,038 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 68,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,969 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,028 miles

Both front tyres badly worn inner edges - recommend tracking checked.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,413 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,997 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,272 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,008 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,070 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 GUK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KO06 GUK, 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 GUK registered?

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

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