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KS55 VBP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,875 mi
Last recorded130,875 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 130,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 119,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 105,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 97,986 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 87,354 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 87,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,565 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 76,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,615 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,627 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 65,491 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wipers deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2014 59,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,987 miles

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,320 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 73,320 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 37,301 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 29,428 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 VBP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

KS55 VBP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is KS55 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 VBP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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