MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working Mirror Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Headlight Washer (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam Cable Obstructing Drivers View To Front (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam Cable Obstructing Drivers View To Front (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp at top (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear badly faded (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp at top (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
oil leak
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears faded (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn hard inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp at top (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal bald inner edge soon peel (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears faded (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn hard inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp at top (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal bald inner edge soon peel (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
under trays fitted unable to check some components
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)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BK55 LGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 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 BK55 LGZ, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BK55 LGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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