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KS55 ZZT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,674 mi
Last recorded168,674 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 ZZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 168,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mainly front and rear arms and rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 168,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nsf and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 156,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 156,774 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 146,125 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 146,102 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 135,871 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r back plate

reversing lamp inop

Pass 29 Jul 2020 126,868 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 126,844 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 113,636 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 113,470 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,153 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 105,153 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 100,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 100,691 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,971 miles

All front suspension slightly corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Feb 2016 97,971 miles

All front suspension slightly corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 93,057 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

spair tyre flat

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 72,885 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,600 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,905 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 51,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 39,318 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 ZZT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZZT, 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 ZZT registered?

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

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