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KV56 KPF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,931 mi
Last recorded173,931 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 KPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 173,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

both front wings corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 150,421 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper not working

Fail 15 Nov 2023 150,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper not working

Pass 3 Oct 2022 142,949 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 142,946 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 10 Sep 2021 127,119 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 127,119 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 121,405 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 121,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 117,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 109,325 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2018 109,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 100,981 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,583 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Nov 2016 92,583 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,545 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 74,545 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,206 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,607 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 55,580 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,307 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 44,307 miles

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

judder from rear brakes.

offside rear brake pads at around 2mm.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,978 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 29,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,714 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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KV56 KPF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KPF, 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 KPF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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