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ST55 URO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

243,128 mi
Last recorded243,128 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 URO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 243,128 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 243,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 238,940 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 238,940 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 167,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear drop links slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,330 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 115,555 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front brake pipes slight kinked

offside headlight misted

rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 6 Nov 2015 115,554 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front brake pipes slight kinked

offside headlight misted

rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Nov 2014 111,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight resistance felt when rotating rear wheels by hand

Pass 8 Nov 2013 105,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 100,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tread wearing low and cracks in tyre offside rear

Pass 29 Oct 2012 100,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tread wearing low and cracks in tyre offside rear

Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,408 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 95,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 90,411 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,717 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 60,120 miles

front tyres showing wear on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,373 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 URO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 URO, 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 URO registered?

ST55 URO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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