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KW55 ARZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,347 mi
Last recorded103,347 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,347 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,040 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 59,470 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,066 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 54,066 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,562 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,373 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,415 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,476 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,584 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 ARZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ARZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW55 ARZ registered?

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

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