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YA55 UOU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,823 mi
Last recorded196,823 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 UOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 196,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 187,634 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 181,137 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 174,702 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 168,571 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 168,188 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 161,060 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 152,122 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 152,083 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 135,572 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wash/wipe not working

Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,921 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,071 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 31,306 miles

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 31,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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)

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 UOU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA55 UOU registered?

YA55 UOU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is YA55 UOU safe to buy?

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Does YA55 UOU have outstanding finance?

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