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KS55 VCD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,421 mi
Last recorded63,421 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,421 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 63,412 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,338 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 63,336 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 63,072 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,252 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 20 Aug 2021 62,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,104 miles

brake discs rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 Jul 2020 62,100 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,279 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,606 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,169 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 53,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,660 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to split

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,427 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,494 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,738 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,688 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,958 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,184 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 28,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VCD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VCD, 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 VCD registered?

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

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