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KO06 OVU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,380 mi
Last recorded149,380 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 OVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 149,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 149,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 143,418 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 137,876 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 129,752 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 129,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2022 116,147 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 106,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 106,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,164 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 98,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 92,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2016 64,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,310 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,057 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail and has a small cut in the outer side

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,056 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail and has a small cut in the outer side

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,239 miles

nearside & offside rear brake disc's corrode on edges.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,230 miles

nearside front c.v boot small damage.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,829 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 21,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 18,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

KO06 OVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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