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YA55 UOM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,727 mi
Last recorded110,727 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 UOM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 110,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 99,361 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 99,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,108 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,290 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,980 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 82,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 81,926 miles

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

n/s/rear brake showing signs of previous binding

Pass 20 Dec 2018 80,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 80,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 78,769 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 76,650 miles

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

Nearside Front 3mm

Pass 9 Jan 2016 74,359 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 74,357 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 43,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,565 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,791 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,277 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,275 miles

FACES OF FRONT DISCS COMING OFF (INNER)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,056 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,940 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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YA55 UOM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YA55 UOM, 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 YA55 UOM registered?

YA55 UOM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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