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KS55 WMT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,426 mi
Last recorded201,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 201,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 190,635 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 185,523 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 185,521 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 181,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 181,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 173,649 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 166,709 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 166,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 140,865 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 126,642 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Spare wheel defective / flat

Fail 16 Jan 2016 126,642 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel defective / flat

Fail 17 Jan 2015 111,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 111,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,611 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Jan 2014 99,611 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 87,715 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 74,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,346 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 60,346 miles

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

Bonnet safety catch stiff

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 19 Jan 2010 48,531 miles

All 4 brake discs are showing signs of corrosion.

Both front tyres are starting to feather , especially O/S/F one.

O/S/R tyre is reaching its wear indicator and also feathering.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,494 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 WMT 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 68.2%.

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 WMT, 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 WMT registered?

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

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