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KU06 UYB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,313 mi
Last recorded70,313 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 UYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,313 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 70,313 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,424 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,055 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,904 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 58,904 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose union with caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,719 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 49,213 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,984 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,883 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 25,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/side rear tyre becoming perished in between tread tread area

Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,065 miles

both front tyres wearihg low inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2009 97,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearihg low inner edges

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 UYB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UYB, 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 KU06 UYB registered?

KU06 UYB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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