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WG06 KAU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,296 mi
Last recorded111,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 KAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 111,296 miles

Hissing noise can be heard from front of vehicle, which goes when the brake is pressed unable to see leak.

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot securing clip is a zip tie and allows boot to slide up and down.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2025 105,801 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 105,801 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 100,120 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 93,970 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,338 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 83,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear bump stops perished

Pass 3 Jul 2020 79,108 miles

rear tyre treads low

Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,001 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,718 miles

Nearside Rear 25% of N/S/R side lights in-op

Fail 28 Jun 2018 68,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 25% of N/S/R side lights in-op

Offside Front Outer Slight leak from o/s/f CV boot, but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,210 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot appears to be leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,896 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 57,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,350 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,139 miles

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

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)

wiper blades smeering on screen

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,197 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,569 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,265 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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WG06 KAU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WG06 KAU, 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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WG06 KAU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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