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KS55 WMU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,400 mi
Last recorded190,400 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 WMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 190,400 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 188,881 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 188,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 185,051 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 185,047 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 173,116 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 159,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 159,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 146,357 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 131,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,502 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 119,295 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 119,295 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 105,190 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,895 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 79,895 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,829 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,009 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,431 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 WMU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WMU, 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 WMU registered?

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

Is KS55 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 WMU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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