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WG06 KAX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,549 mi
Last recorded125,549 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 KAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 125,549 miles

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 116,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes starting to deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 113,007 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 113,006 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stabiliser arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 106,292 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 99,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 94,540 miles

surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Fail 18 Jun 2021 94,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,541 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,318 miles

Offside Front O/S/F headlight has cover over lens slightly affecting pattern.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 84,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front O/S/F headlight has cover over lens slightly affecting pattern.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,769 miles

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

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

Offside repeater intermittent inop

both lower arm rear bushes slightly debonding

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,976 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

n/s/r bump stop split

Pass 24 Jun 2015 63,978 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,183 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,908 miles

Both front headlamp beam patterns slightly distorted by dirt retained in headlamp protectors

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,541 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,518 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,828 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 KAX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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