MOT Status
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152,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s/f & n/s/f rear wishbone bushes becoming worn
crack in zone (b) o.k at time of test
o/s/f shock becoming damp
n/s/r tyre becoming close to limit
slight crack in o/s of screen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
eml light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
o/s/r tyre becoming low
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres cracking slighlty on sidewalls
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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AU58 VSM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 AU58 VSM, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AU58 VSM registered?
AU58 VSM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2008.
Is AU58 VSM safe to buy?
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