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KT06 BYJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,570 mi
Last recorded184,570 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 BYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 184,570 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 177,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 169,065 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 169,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 159,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 159,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 152,266 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 142,876 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 131,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 121,317 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 110,940 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,515 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 102,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,877 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly inner edges

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 18 Jun 2012 56,452 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,602 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,667 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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KT06 BYJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KT06 BYJ, 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 KT06 BYJ registered?

KT06 BYJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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