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KO06 VDY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,596 mi
Last recorded148,596 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 VDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 148,596 miles

Front indicators show white light

Front reg plate bent

Handbrake lever free play

Nearside Rear handbrake poor

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bouncy (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer sill corroded and holed

back box clamp missing

bulb warning light on

damp at n/s radiator

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust front pipe rubbers snapped

fuel flap damaged

leak at cat to mid join

Fail 22 Jun 2026 148,596 miles

Front indicators show white light

Front reg plate bent

Handbrake lever free play

Nearside Rear handbrake poor

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bouncy (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer sill corroded and holed

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

back box clamp missing

bulb warning light on

damp at n/s radiator

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust front pipe rubbers snapped

fuel flap damaged

leak at cat to mid join

Pass 10 Jun 2025 138,381 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at both steering arm inners (2.3 (a) (i))

bulb warning light on (all ok

fuel flap door damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2024 130,724 miles

Front indicators show slight white light

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside sill corroded

fuel flap damaged

hand brake lever free play

Fail 31 May 2024 130,724 miles

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

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

Front indicators show slight white light

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside sill corroded

fuel flap damaged

hand brake lever free play

Pass 1 Jun 2023 126,704 miles

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

fuel cap door damaged

hand brake lever free play

sills surface corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2023 126,704 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap door damaged

hand brake lever free play

sills surface corrosion

Pass 20 May 2022 123,398 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater dull

exhaust rubbers split

fuel flap damaged

n/s/f caliper rattle spring missing

slight leak at cat flange

Pass 3 Nov 2020 117,191 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate insecure

TPMS Light on

exhaust front mounts split

front discs lipped

fuel cap cover damaged

n/s/f CV boot damp

o/s/f shock absorber slight misting of oil

very slight movement at o/s/f bbj

Fail 3 Nov 2020 117,191 miles

exhaust front mounts split

front discs lipped

fuel cap cover damaged

n/s/f CV boot damp

TPMS Light on

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared faults printed (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear brake backing plate insecure

o/s/f shock absorber slight misting of oil

very slight movement at o/s/f bbj

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6- 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6- 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

bulb warning light at dash

chip at windscreen

slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,352 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 103,343 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 96,757 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 94,078 miles

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

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

N/S& O/S rear tyre worn on inner edges

N/S/FRONT TOP SUSPENSION STRUCT MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,622 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 76,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,862 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,777 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,049 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,127 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 VDY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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