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KS55 VBY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,928 mi
Last recorded107,928 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 107,928 miles

damage to nsr light lens

front brake discs thin close to a fail

front suspension bushes perished

Pass 18 May 2023 99,920 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake near end of travel

tyres worn on edge and perished

Fail 15 May 2023 99,918 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake near end of travel

tyres worn on edge and perished

Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,218 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 91,211 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster on light not working (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2010 74,910 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 81,739 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 VBY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

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

Is KS55 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 VBY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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