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KO06 KOW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,507 mi
Last recorded68,507 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 KOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 68,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 64,843 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 63,428 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,172 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,229 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 58,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,338 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,165 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,365 miles

Both front console bushes starting too split

Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,536 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,697 miles

O/S/F washer abet low with water coming out Advisory

Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,280 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 20,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,461 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 KOW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KOW, 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 KOW registered?

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

Is KO06 KOW safe to buy?

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