MOT Status
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85,199 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
under trays fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear tyres slightly out of shape
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rear tyres cuts no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
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DB57 DAZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.2%.
Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 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 DB57 DAZ, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DB57 DAZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2012.
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