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WL55 KMZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

225,632 mi
Last recorded225,632 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 KMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 225,632 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 220,166 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 220,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

brake discs worn

front brake pads very low

Pass 3 Feb 2016 210,477 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 201,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 189,993 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 181,200 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 181,016 miles

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

no reverse lights working

o/s/r side light inop

Fail 5 Feb 2014 167,555 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 167,555 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 145,179 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 119,154 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 93,955 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,227 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,974 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,068 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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WL55 KMZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL55 KMZ, 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 WL55 KMZ registered?

WL55 KMZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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