MOT Status
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241,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside 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
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust front mounting bracket loose
Exhaust heat shields loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Union to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside wingmirror glass slightly damaged
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front sill area within seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover damaged ()
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged retracts with assistance (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear rear axel bushes worn
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover loose but not likely to become detached ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged needs help retracting but does retract with little assistance (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Strong smell of diesel under bonnet but engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear axle bushes worn
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread top right hand corner cracked but reg can still be read (6.3.1d)
front reg plate top corner is cracked put reg can still be read clearly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front wishbone bushes starting to split
rear shock absorber bump stops perished, nearside split
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust on verge of snaping
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper blade split
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack tie rods
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack tie rods
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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FM54 ELV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 FM54 ELV, 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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FM54 ELV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2005.
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