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KO06 LUW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,254 mi
Last recorded98,254 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 98,254 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 98,254 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 94,238 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 94,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,752 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 89,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,485 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,599 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,295 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,572 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,217 miles

all steering & suspension components corroded

covers & shields fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2018 64,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

all steering & suspension components corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,659 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder on windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,540 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,093 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 36,092 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,627 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,563 miles

both front tyres show sign's of cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,234 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,880 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 16,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,843 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 LUW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

KO06 LUW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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