MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear sill showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rerar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer c/v boot deteriorating
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear sill showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rerar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer c/v boot deteriorating
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorating
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure cooler mounting broken (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all rear suspension bushes cracking
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all rear suspension bushes cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside pitting (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside worn/pitting inner face badly (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wiper blade split end
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside pitting (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
n/s/f brake pad wire poor condition
n/s/r park brake lever not returning to stop.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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BT55 UVY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BT55 UVY, 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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BT55 UVY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2005.
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