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SB55 KPR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,253 mi
Last recorded165,253 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 KPR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 165,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 154,726 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 154,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front brakes are fluctuating

both front cv joints are worn

front and rear brake discs are heavily corroded and worn

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre treads are low

Pass 16 Jul 2013 137,564 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 111,726 miles

n/s/r parking brake cable is over adjusted

o/s/f and both rear indicators have started to loose colour

Fail 23 Jul 2012 111,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r parking brake cable is over adjusted

o/s/f and both rear indicators have started to loose colour

Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,912 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,709 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,880 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 KPR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB55 KPR, 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 KPR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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