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KS55 ZZU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,540 mi
Last recorded100,540 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 ZZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 100,540 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all indicator lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Dec 2019 99,310 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front steering rack gaiter is twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osf and nsf wing indicators lamp lance are damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2019 99,305 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 front and x 2 rear (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front steering rack gaiter is twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osf and nsf wing indicators lamp lance are damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front steering rack gaiter is twisted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail ()

Rear under body corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 95,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front steering rack gaiter is twisted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail ()

Rear under body corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 78,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,298 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 69,943 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 60,710 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,682 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,378 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,727 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,270 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,818 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 ZZU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

KS55 ZZU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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