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KW55 AEB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,993 mi
Last recorded158,993 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,993 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 158,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,793 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 141,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 133,142 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 133,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,161 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 124,159 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 112,942 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,185 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,333 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,107 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,258 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,008 miles

bonnet release handle insecure

lens broken offside side indicator fitted to door mirror

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,137 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 AEB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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