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KU06 OOE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

189,105 mi
Last recorded189,105 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 189,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody & front/rear

Pass 4 Jun 2025 188,613 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2025 188,613 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2024 186,933 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2024 186,933 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2023 184,990 miles

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 10 Jan 2023 184,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 10 Jan 2022 183,187 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 4 Feb 2021 180,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2021 180,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2020 177,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2019 171,478 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 156,652 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 156,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 156,593 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 143,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Feb 2017 143,699 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Feb 2016 127,532 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt

Fail 4 Feb 2016 127,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt

Pass 15 Jan 2015 117,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 117,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 113,325 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 113,322 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 93,949 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 79,823 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,695 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 63,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OOE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OOE, 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 OOE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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