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KS55 WPA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,785 mi
Last recorded202,785 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 202,785 miles

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.5.C.1a)

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

OSR HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 195,620 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 195,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 has one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 185,292 miles

advisory ,,/oil leak

advisory under tray / engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2016 185,292 miles

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

advisory ,,/oil leak

advisory under tray / engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 172,101 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 158,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 141,965 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 141,965 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 118,019 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 118,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s front light unit out of alignment due to accident damage.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 55,306 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WPA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

KS55 WPA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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