MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front bumper damaged
o/s/f lens damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Engine malfunction light on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine malfunction light on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine malfunction indicates a fault
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine malfunction indicates a fault
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Airbag indicates a fault
Engine malfunction light indicates a fault
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside headlamp beam pattern affected
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front tyre deteriorated
Oil leak
Airbag indicates a fault
Engine malfunction light indicates a fault
Nearside headlamp beam pattern affected
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front tyre deteriorated
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine warning light on
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine warning light on
front brake pads nearly down
n/s rear exhaust silencer tailpipe has been cut of?
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AE04 LYR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 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 AE04 LYR, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AE04 LYR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2004.
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