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KU06 OJK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,542 mi
Last recorded182,542 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 OJK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2021 182,542 miles

Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken both sides o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both sides o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides o/s & n/s - back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides o/s & n/s - under-sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 179,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 179,123 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 179,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 172,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover dropped

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover dropped

Fail 30 Aug 2019 172,774 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover dropped

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover dropped

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 154,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover dropped

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover dropped

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 154,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover dropped

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover dropped

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 138,881 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 138,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 123,082 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 116,961 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 116,961 miles

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

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

under tray insceure

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,596 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 102,596 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,706 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 90,688 miles

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

ABS warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,703 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 77,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,532 miles

Air bag light on

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 5 Aug 2009 47,733 miles

Airbag light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OJK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 KU06 OJK, 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 OJK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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