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PL06 KRU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

227,293 mi
Last recorded227,293 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 KRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 227,293 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 227,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 212,434 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 212,434 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 205,037 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 195,283 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 195,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 183,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 171,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2014 171,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 158,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 144,997 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 144,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 119,023 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

front/rear brakepads wearing thin.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,725 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,289 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread low 2-3mm

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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PL06 KRU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL06 KRU, 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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PL06 KRU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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