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KS06 VJX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

207,848 mi
Last recorded207,848 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 VJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 207,848 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 203,749 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 203,746 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 196,660 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 196,659 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2014 186,226 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 171,323 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 156,484 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 156,484 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 138,067 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 138,067 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 124,925 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 124,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 94,775 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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KS06 VJX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KS06 VJX, 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 KS06 VJX registered?

KS06 VJX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2006.

Is KS06 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 VJX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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