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SO06 KDU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,398 mi
Last recorded177,398 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 KDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 177,398 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 177,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 171,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 171,819 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 165,430 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 156,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 145,265 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 131,719 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 131,719 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 118,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 112,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn close to legal tread limits

both rear tyres worn on legal tread limits

Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,446 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 77,446 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,714 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,909 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 KDU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SO06 KDU, 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 KDU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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