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KW55 OKB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,249 mi
Last recorded149,249 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 OKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 149,249 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 138,068 miles

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,047 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,077 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,744 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre low

nearside rear tyre low

offside front tyre low

offside rear tyre low

Fail 8 Jan 2015 72,744 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake pads becoming low

nearside front tyre low

nearside rear tyre low

offside front tyre low

offside rear tyre low

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,184 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,067 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 58,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,531 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,219 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,435 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 25,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 OKB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OKB, 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 OKB registered?

KW55 OKB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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