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KY56 XAX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 XAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,999 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,792 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,170 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 87,916 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,058 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,417 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,072 miles

o/s rear tyre feathering on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,616 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,796 miles

both front tyres ferathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

o/s rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,796 miles

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

both front tyres ferathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

o/s rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,455 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres feathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

o/s rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,611 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil level low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,256 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Mar 2012 40,137 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,407 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,346 miles

OSF & NSF Inner rack joints have play

Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,228 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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KY56 XAX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KY56 XAX, 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 KY56 XAX registered?

KY56 XAX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is KY56 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 XAX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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