MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both number plate lights dull
n/s/f side light dull
n/s/f tyre worn low inside edge
o/s/r brake disc starting to corrode
slight play in o/s steering arm
Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated.
Front brake discs slightly corroded.
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract. (Borderline pass)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Slight play at offside front track rod end.
Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated.
Front brake discs slightly corroded.
Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract. (Borderline pass)
Slight play at offside front track rod end.
o/s rear brake gripping slightly
some bulbs not woring properly in centre high level stop lamp but more than 50% are
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
o/s rear brake gripping slightly
some bulbs not woring properly in centre high level stop lamp but more than 50% are
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake warning light on dash
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
o/s/f slight play in steering arm
o/s/f tyre worn + bald on inner edge
rear brakes sticky
rear washer inop
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
all four tyres close too limit
spare tyre underinflated
slight play in nearside stearing rack
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST55 URA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 URA, 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 URA registered?
ST55 URA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2006.
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