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KV56 UAO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,282 mi
Last recorded146,282 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 UAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 146,282 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 144,984 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 140,468 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,964 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 127,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulbs in emergency light mode as brake light failed and running dim (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,802 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 113,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 99,654 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,646 miles

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

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

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

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

no emission printout.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,220 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,519 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 59,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,076 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 32,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2012 32,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 10,194 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 UAO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KV56 UAO, 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 UAO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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