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KO06 VBY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

222,829 mi
Last recorded222,829 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 VBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 222,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 215,063 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 215,063 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 210,507 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 206,620 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 202,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 195,560 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 188,752 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 188,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 183,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 176,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 176,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 166,710 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn and nearly bald on inner edges

offside rear brake caliper, hand brake lever poorly adjusted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 155,135 miles

Part of high level brake lamp not working

Fail 7 Jul 2014 155,135 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Part of high level brake lamp not working

Pass 31 Jul 2013 137,191 miles

both rear valve stems slightly perished

engine top cover and undertray fitte

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

offside front outer cv gaiter starting to split around inner clip but still preventing the ingress of dirt(strong advise)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre pressure slightly low

Fail 31 Jul 2013 137,191 miles

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

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

both rear valve stems slightly perished

engine top cover and undertray fitte

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

offside front outer cv gaiter starting to split around inner clip but still preventing the ingress of dirt(strong advise)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre pressure slightly low

Pass 26 Jul 2012 115,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 82,417 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,745 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

offside side repeater damaged slightly

plastic engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,458 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 VBY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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