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KV06 KGD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,786 mi
Last recorded143,786 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 KGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 143,786 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 138,634 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 26 Aug 2025 138,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2024 134,087 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 122,048 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Aug 2022 117,252 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 111,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2020 107,670 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Registration plate cracked/damaged

Nearside Front Outer C.v joint boot slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Outer C.v joint boot slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,887 miles

Front reg plate damaged

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,298 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 95,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 89,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 78,377 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,377 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,547 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,371 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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KV06 KGD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KV06 KGD, 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 KV06 KGD registered?

KV06 KGD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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