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KV56 KMJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,270 mi
Last recorded178,270 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 KMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 178,270 miles

Heavy engine oil leak

Nearside mirror side repeater lense damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2018 178,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Heavy engine oil leak

Nearside mirror side repeater lense damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2017 176,577 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 176,542 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front and rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 159,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 141,980 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 141,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault SRS lamp on (5.4.2)

Engine oil low

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 128,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 128,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 106,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,527 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 88,499 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,479 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,897 miles

nearside rear brake pads getting low

offside front tyre getting low

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 21 Dec 2010 58,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear brake pads getting low

offside front tyre getting low

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 1 Dec 2009 40,688 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Repair to front number plate deemed secure.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,688 miles

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

Repair to front number plate deemed secure.

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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KV56 KMJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KV56 KMJ, 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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KV56 KMJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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