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KO06 VBX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,637 mi
Last recorded216,637 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 VBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 216,637 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 216,578 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 206,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Lower ball joint stud bent (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 205,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired Hose insecure, no clip securing one side (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing A/R/B has been removed making vehicle unstable (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Unable to access center seatbelt asit is covered by a seat cover ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners in drivers view, now placed on passenger seat ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Lower ball joint stud bent (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 200,045 miles

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

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

visual smoke not yet excessive

Fail 9 Sep 2016 200,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 172,751 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 143,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 143,644 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm across.

n/s/r tyre inner edge 0mm.outer edge 3mm.close to limit.

o/s/f tyre edges 1.6 & 3mm.centre 3mm.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,700 miles

rear discs carroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,207 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 VBX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

KO06 VBX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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