MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,761 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Mass air flow sensor insecure
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire catalytic convertor (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Mass air flow sensor insecure
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine warning light on dashboard
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
1 of 2 centre exhaust hanger brackets not fitted correctly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
catalytic converter heatshield insecure.
engine warning light on dashboard
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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BU05 WXV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 BU05 WXV, 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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BU05 WXV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2005.
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