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OV06 XKM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

158,075 mi
Last recorded158,075 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 XKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 158,075 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 158,075 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 142,540 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,559 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,877 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 114,168 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,576 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,621 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 86,566 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 77,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 69,236 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 55,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,996 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,338 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,806 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,148 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads very worn

offside rear tyre deteriorated

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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OV06 XKM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OV06 XKM, 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 OV06 XKM registered?

OV06 XKM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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