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KW55 ABK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,316 mi
Last recorded121,316 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 ABK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2025 121,316 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification sub frame has been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

various suspension components and chassis sections have been covered in underseal

Fail 9 Sep 2025 121,280 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 113,326 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 105,255 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,572 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,403 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,336 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 57,170 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,698 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,634 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,272 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,881 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 31,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 29,144 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 26,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

to two rear seat belts

Pass 13 Oct 2009 19,432 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 ABK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KW55 ABK, 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 ABK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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