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KU06 OGW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,589 mi
Last recorded175,589 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 OGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 175,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 160,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 149,353 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 149,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 130,658 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 129,880 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 120,417 miles

Oil leak slightly ()

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017

Engine light on

Front N/s/f & o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Front windscreen has chip

Fail 9 Feb 2017

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

Engine light on

Front N/s/f & o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Front windscreen has chip

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,150 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

N/s/f c/v gaiters inner and outer deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2016 95,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front and rear bushes on front arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front and rear bushes on front arms (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

N/s/f c/v gaiters inner and outer deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,200 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,375 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres wearing thin

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

Fail 23 Dec 2013 67,374 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres wearing thin

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,271 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,238 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,269 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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KU06 OGW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KU06 OGW, 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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KU06 OGW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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