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ST55 ULC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,363 mi
Last recorded128,363 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 ULC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 128,363 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 112,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 107,929 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welds split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underside heavily corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 107,587 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welds split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underside heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,071 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 102,071 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 91,701 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 91,615 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,353 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a large cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre possibly non-repairable

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.. 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,093 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,666 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 64,698 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,532 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,813 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,187 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,515 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,124 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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ST55 ULC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ST55 ULC, 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 ST55 ULC registered?

ST55 ULC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is ST55 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 ULC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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