MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Gearbox mounting defective
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
all 4 tyres on limit
rear and front brakes juddering-stone chip in screen-front discsc scored and pitted and worn-oil leak-due to oil leak unable to check components properly-all brake pipes corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly-
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Gearbox mounting defective
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
all 4 tyres on limit
rear and front brakes juddering-stone chip in screen-front discsc scored and pitted and worn-oil leak-due to oil leak unable to check components properly-all brake pipes corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly-
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal spongy-battery has slight movement-steering wheel has slight play-all brake pipes slightly corroded-both front anti roll bar links have slight play-oil leak-both rear coil springs corroded
front brake discs corroded and worn-slight judder at front brakes-wishbone bushes slightly perished-handbrake has slight travel
rear service brake and parking brake passed on limits, may need adjustments soon
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre has a cut,but not deep enough to reach the ply cords
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK54 LZM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BK54 LZM, 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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BK54 LZM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2004.
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