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KW55 ARX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,648 mi
Last recorded89,648 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 ARX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 89,648 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 88,403 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded in various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded and covers out of postion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes , various showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 84,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes noisy

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded in various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded and covers out of postion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes , various showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,149 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,138 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,752 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,936 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,155 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,057 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,022 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,736 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,811 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 ARX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ARX, 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 ARX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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