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KW55 APY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,203 mi
Last recorded82,203 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 APY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 82,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 78,298 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,691 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 77,691 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,781 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 75,780 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,832 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 73,235 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,413 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,398 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,287 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,412 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,612 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,407 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,823 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,969 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,377 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 APY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 APY, 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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What year was KW55 APY registered?

KW55 APY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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The MOT history for KW55 APY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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