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KW55 OLC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,211 mi
Last recorded173,211 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 OLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 173,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 161,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 151,276 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 151,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit box 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 142,247 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 142,247 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 132,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,088 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,479 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 113,961 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,791 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,321 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 97,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cooler rad detached from o/s under floor pan

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2010 72,934 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Dec 2010 72,934 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,619 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 30,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,982 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 OLC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OLC, 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 OLC registered?

KW55 OLC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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