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KS55 VXT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,948 mi
Last recorded182,948 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 182,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 16 Mar 2017 166,200 miles

Front Tyre's inner & outer edge slightly worn.

Oil leak from engine. ()

under tray fitted.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 166,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre's inner & outer edge slightly worn.

Oil leak from engine. ()

under tray fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 153,844 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 140,835 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 127,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 112,903 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,530 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,374 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Fail 7 Feb 2011 83,263 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

E M L WARNING ON

Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,273 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 VXT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

KS55 VXT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is KS55 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 VXT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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