MOT Status
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105,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres worn on edges
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear bump stops in poor condition
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dangerous (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in the tread
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge signs of possible stepped tread at time of test, also wearing on outer edge
Offside Front headlamp aim just acceptable, headlamp slightly loose
Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged but providing good enough view to rear
engine covers & under trays fitted
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in the tread
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge signs of possible stepped tread at time of test, also wearing on outer edge
Offside Front headlamp aim just acceptable, headlamp slightly loose
Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged but providing good enough view to rear
engine covers & under trays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on windscreen!
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass incomplete (8.1.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on windscreen!
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass incomplete (8.1.2a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside drive shaft gaiter in poor condition
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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EF08 UZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 EF08 UZY, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EF08 UZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2008.
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