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KR06 KYV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,626 mi
Last recorded158,626 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 KYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 158,626 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 158,626 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 149,701 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 139,838 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 139,838 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 126,391 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 125,547 miles

Offside Front tyre date stamped 2006

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2022 125,546 miles

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

Offside Front tyre date stamped 2006

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 122,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 120,857 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 117,266 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 117,266 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2018 113,215 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 110,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 105,922 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 100,775 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 100,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 97,237 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 88,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 76,103 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 66,055 miles

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

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 2 Jun 2010 56,604 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,563 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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KR06 KYV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 KR06 KYV, 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 KR06 KYV registered?

KR06 KYV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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