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SB55 KNZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,141 mi
Last recorded108,141 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 KNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 108,141 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 105,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light and sharp edges have taped up (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 100,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

door open indicator warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 96,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Flexible brake hose securing clip missing

Fail 21 Oct 2022 96,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small cut in the tread ply visible - also devoid of tread on both edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Flexible brake hose securing clip missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on both edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Not securely attached and chafing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 89,195 miles

bonnet stay not working and pole bent.

Fail 31 Oct 2020 89,195 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

bonnet stay not working and pole bent.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,175 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,072 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 74,933 miles

Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,872 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,795 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 67,795 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,435 miles

Grease leaking from offside front outer CV boot but boot not letting dirt into joint.

Nearside front wheel arch liner is loose a 1 point

Slight corrosion to inside of both front brake discs.

Small amount of play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 64,435 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Grease leaking from offside front outer CV boot but boot not letting dirt into joint.

Nearside front wheel arch liner is loose a 1 point

Slight corrosion to inside of both front brake discs.

Small amount of play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,935 miles

console bushes splitting

nearside handbrake efficiency poor

obstruction in windscreen, not considered to be affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,709 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2011 49,311 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,066 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,928 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,523 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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SB55 KNZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB55 KNZ, 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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SB55 KNZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2006.

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