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KS55 VCY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

178,703 mi
Last recorded178,703 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 178,703 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS & surrounding components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2025 173,731 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 173,693 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 162,798 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock rebounds deteriorated NS&OS

rear suspension corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2025 162,798 miles

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

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail NS & OS (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock rebounds deteriorated NS&OS

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2024 141,260 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 141,121 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 125,446 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS Console bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear General corrosion rear axle

Fail 13 Jan 2023 124,998 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS Console bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear General corrosion rear axle

Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,030 miles

Nearside rear tyre full radial cracking in tread area

Suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 6 Jan 2022 114,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre full radial cracking in tread area

Suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 14 Jan 2021 111,967 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 111,967 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,235 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 107,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,332 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 95,975 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 92,343 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,837 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,086 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,615 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,367 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,476 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,810 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 VCY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

KS55 VCY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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