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KO06 VDM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,385 mi
Last recorded171,385 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 VDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 171,385 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 163,348 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 154,918 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 145,091 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 135,010 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 135,998 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 120,757 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 120,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 99,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,519 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 81,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,070 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,955 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,743 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,536 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 57,485 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 50,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,626 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 VDM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

KO06 VDM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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