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KS55 VBC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,053 mi
Last recorded180,053 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 180,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil level on minimum

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 180,053 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possibly bulb fitted incorectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil level on minimum

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 155,123 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 155,123 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance poss wrong bulb wattage (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance poss wrong bulb wattage (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 130,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 107,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre - perishing

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,418 miles

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

N/S/F, O/S/F, & N/S/R tyre - perishing

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,408 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,234 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,507 miles

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

offside front tyre pressure low

Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,507 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,915 miles

BODY DAMAGE.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED,PADS GETTING LOW.

WIPERS SMEARY.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BODY DAMAGE.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED,PADS GETTING LOW.

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION,PADS APPROACHING OR ON LIMIT.

WIPERS SMEARY.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,492 miles

cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewall.

front discs lipped,pads getting low.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,711 miles

N/S/F Tyre badly perished on sidewall.

N/S/R Tyre badly perished on tread surface.

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 VBC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KS55 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

KS55 VBC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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