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KP55 PUV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,020 mi
Last recorded146,020 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 PUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2023 146,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 141,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 137,362 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 137,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 132,306 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 132,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 May 2019 126,634 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 126,634 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 120,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 111,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 111,760 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,948 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 97,948 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 79,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,782 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,255 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,530 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,090 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,321 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,207 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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KP55 PUV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP55 PUV, 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 KP55 PUV registered?

KP55 PUV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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