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KO06 KMG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,470 mi
Last recorded66,470 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 66,470 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 56,414 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 56,414 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 56,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 56,151 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 55,391 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 55,384 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 54,599 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,694 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 53,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,647 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,636 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 47,636 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,493 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 39,670 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 38,732 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,732 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 35,359 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 32,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,036 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 30,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 188,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2009 22,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KMG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO06 KMG registered?

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

Is KO06 KMG safe to buy?

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