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KO06 OWK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

223,640 mi
Last recorded223,640 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 OWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 223,640 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 223,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH ON WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REARBUSH ON WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 202,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 199,294 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 199,292 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated Both front and rear (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 194,965 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 194,963 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid ABS pump (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 190,368 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 182,623 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 176,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Although 4mm tread, both edges worn heavily due to being underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 176,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Although 4mm tread, both edges worn heavily due to being underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 168,480 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 154,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear TCA Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) Wearing on the inner shoulder heavy! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat shield partially insecure, required two speed clips.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 142,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner TCA Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 131,166 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 130,807 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 119,813 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 119,536 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Consul Bush, resulting in excessive inner tyre wall wear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Consul Bush, resulting in possible inner tyre wall wear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Although the tread depth is 5mm across the tyre, the inner tyre wall has excessive tyre wear! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 109,024 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,560 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2013 96,560 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,402 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,061 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,144 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,870 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 OWK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OWK, 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 OWK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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