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KY56 XBG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

94,210 mi
Last recorded94,210 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 XBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,307 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle front bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner wish bone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 90,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill damaged due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished bonding starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished bonding starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill damaged due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished bonding starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished bonding starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 84,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 15 Oct 2019 84,005 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,094 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear heat shield at back box insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2018 77,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged drivers front belt badly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield at back box insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,044 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread uneven wear

Fail 26 Oct 2017 70,003 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

offside rear tyre tread uneven wear

Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,990 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2016 66,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake slightly binding on

offside rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,153 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 29 Oct 2015 65,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,969 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall though no cords exposed

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 24 Oct 2014 62,969 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall though no cords exposed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,449 miles

offside front tyre has slight cuts

Fail 24 Oct 2013 59,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre has slight cuts

Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,019 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,355 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 36,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XBG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBG, 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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KY56 XBG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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