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KS06 VJY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

180,225 mi
Last recorded180,225 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 VJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 180,225 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 171,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured headlamp indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 163,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Headlamp indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2023 152,521 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 143,382 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 135,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2020 128,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2019 120,224 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 112,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 103,750 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 92,961 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

headlamp lenses marked from masks but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 30 May 2015 79,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2014 66,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear bottom arm inner bushes worn

Pass 24 May 2014 66,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear bottom arm inner bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2013 56,808 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 56,790 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,276 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,346 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 VJY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KS06 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

KS06 VJY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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