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KS55 VCE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,312 mi
Last recorded177,312 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 177,312 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ALL REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN AND PERISHED (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (BODY ALSO CORRODED) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 179,225 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 165,190 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 161,345 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 161,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 153,687 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 144,322 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 133,782 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 123,090 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 112,027 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,777 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,693 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,177 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,925 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 60,923 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 49,509 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,811 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 38,483 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VCE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

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

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