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KS55 VDD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,640 mi
Last recorded176,640 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 176,640 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 176,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 163,177 miles

Front no plate slightly cracked but still readable

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Rear rusty subframe but not holed

both rear shock absorbers dust covers deteraited

chasis rusty but not holed

exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2017 163,177 miles

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

Front no plate slightly cracked but still readable

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Rear rusty subframe but not holed

both rear shock absorbers dust covers deteraited

chasis rusty but not holed

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2016 143,322 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear shocker dust covers deteraited

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

rear chasis rusty but not holed

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2015 124,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (inner) edges (4.1.E.1)

rear subframe slightly rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2014 106,943 miles

front no plate has slight crack

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,626 miles

front noplate slightly cracked

o/s/r seat belt slight damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,157 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,978 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,819 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,257 miles

both reg plates starting to de laminate

frt discs lipped

o/s/r shock bump stop splitt

rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear no plate delaminating

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 VDD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

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

Is KS55 VDD safe to buy?

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