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157,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion around rear axle
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear SHOCKER SHROUD NOT SECURE
Offside Rear SHOCKER SHROUD NOT SECURE
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside wiper peeling
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbing (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FG58 CLJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 FG58 CLJ, 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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FG58 CLJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2008.
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