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KS55 VAM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,251 mi
Last recorded181,251 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 181,251 miles

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

sills damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2018 168,663 miles

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

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

Offside sill damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2018 168,662 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside sill damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2017 155,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal slightly hard

Fail 19 Dec 2017 155,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal slightly hard

Pass 14 Dec 2016 141,228 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 141,228 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear secondary sidelight inop

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2015 119,161 miles

Offside sill damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2015 119,161 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside sill damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2014 100,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dust covers missing of rear s/absorbers

floor covers fitted

n/s c/v boot repaired with sealer

n/s rear brake backing plate corroded

o/s front wing damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2013 82,969 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dust covers missing of rear s/absorbers

floor covers fitted

n/s c/v boot repaired with sealer

n/s rear brake backing plate corroded

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2012 71,098 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 13 Dec 2012 71,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 7 Jan 2012 61,374 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,966 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,769 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 45,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,819 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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KS55 VAM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KS55 VAM, 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 KS55 VAM registered?

KS55 VAM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2006.

Is KS55 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 VAM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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