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WF06 KOW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,184 mi
Last recorded178,184 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 KOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 178,184 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2014 164,697 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 164,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 135,296 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 135,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 115,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 89,364 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut but not down to cords

oil level light coming on

Fail 1 May 2009 89,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre cut but not down to cords

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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WF06 KOW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WF06 KOW, 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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What year was WF06 KOW registered?

WF06 KOW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is WF06 KOW safe to buy?

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