2006 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · KS55 VBN
2006 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 196,390 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KS55 VBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 196,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KS55 VBN Mileage History
- 07/03/2024189,991 mi
- 20/03/2024190,116 mi+125 mi
- 12/03/2025193,351 mi+3,235 mi
- 21/03/2025193,415 mi+64 mi
- 12/03/2026196,390 mi+2,975 mi
Average of roughly 3,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KS55 VBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Skoda Octavia (KS55 VBN) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated ns/os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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