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SO06 KCU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,076 mi
Last recorded108,076 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 KCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 108,076 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 108,076 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 105,285 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 105,227 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,570 miles

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

excesstravel on parkbrake

Fail 8 Nov 2018 103,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

excesstravel on parkbrake

Fail 12 Jul 2018 103,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected and osf. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,156 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,501 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,899 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 82,896 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,978 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 75,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,915 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,643 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,272 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,861 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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SO06 KCU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SO06 KCU, 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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SO06 KCU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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