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KW55 AAY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,334 mi
Last recorded129,334 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 AAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 129,334 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

General condition of underbody corroded on the rear.

Nearside Front Coil spring slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Headlight aim is at upper limit.

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 9 Jan 2020 129,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both front. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

General condition of underbody corroded on the rear.

Nearside Front Coil spring slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Headlight aim is at upper limit.

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 123,915 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both front. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper worn.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 118,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heat shield loose. (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted.

coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 118,259 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heat shield loose. (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted.

coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,502 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 111,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing low.

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 102,563 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing low.

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 97,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 95,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust middle to rear sleeve leaking exhaust gases

Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,905 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 92,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,001 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 84,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine malfunction lamp is on

Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,849 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 65,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on,

Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,901 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 49,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,562 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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KW55 AAY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KW55 AAY, 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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KW55 AAY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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