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KS55 VBK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,927 mi
Last recorded95,927 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 95,927 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 95,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 92,167 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 85,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2023 80,457 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 80,457 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,767 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,730 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 69,730 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 64,814 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 64,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 58,852 miles

Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 58,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 54,233 miles

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

high level brake lamp

Fail 3 Jan 2018 54,233 miles

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

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

high level brake lamp

Pass 3 Jan 2017 50,826 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 50,826 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

engine and underbody covers fitted

n/s and o/s front lower arms rear bushes perished

Pass 29 Dec 2014 42,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 30 Dec 2013 38,916 miles

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

offside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,400 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,867 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 19,661 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 14,023 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 VBK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

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

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