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KY56 XEX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,096 mi
Last recorded178,096 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 XEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 178,096 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 170,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 163,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 162,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 151,461 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,559 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 132,248 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 124,026 miles

Nearside parking brake effort slow

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' on limits (8.3.1d)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 109,947 miles

requires tracking

o/s/r upper side light not working

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil heavy dampness (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge- void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 109,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil heavy dampness (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge- void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r upper side light not working

requires tracking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,333 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r shocker top cover loose

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,666 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,075 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

head light adjusters not working

Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XEX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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