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KO06 KKU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,935 mi
Last recorded88,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 KKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,935 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 88,928 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 21 Jun 2025 83,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 80,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 74,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under floor cat and front flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2021 74,081 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

slight leaks exhaust

Fail 23 Jun 2021 74,075 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edges

slight leaks exhaust

Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,889 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,145 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,060 miles

slight leak exhaust front flexy pipe

Fail 25 Jun 2018 71,060 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight leak exhaust front flexy pipe

Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,584 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 66,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,850 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,037 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,904 miles

rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,117 miles

metal ring round o/s/r shocker insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,420 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 18,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KKU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KKU, 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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KO06 KKU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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