MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both outer sill edges damaged by jacking
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split
both front orange indicators faded slightly
cap missing from o/s/r outer door handle
n/s/r tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly
o/s/f sidelight slightly dim
o/s/r tyre on legal limit
rear wiper split
scratch on n/s/r bumper
slight bulge in o/s/f outer tyre wall
slight corrosion on o/s/r brake disc
slight misting of oil on n/s of steering rack
slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar "D" bush
slight movement in o/s of steering rack
slight wear in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link lower bush
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split
both front orange indicators faded slightly
cap missing from o/s/r outer door handle
front brake pads getting low
n/s/r tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly
o/s/f sidelight slightly dim
o/s/r tyre on legal limit
power steering belt worn
rear wiper split
scratch on n/s/r bumper
slight bulge in o/s/f outer tyre wall
slight corrosion on o/s/r brake disc
slight misting of oil on n/s of steering rack
slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar "D" bush
slight movement in o/s of steering rack
slight wear in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link lower bush
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
heater plug light on dashboard
o/s number plate slightly dim
o/s/r foot brake slow in reading
rear brake discs slightly worn
slight movement in both sides of steering rack (ball ends)
slight movement in f/o/s anti-roll bar "D" bush
slight protrusion from o/s/f bumper
heater plug light on dashboard
o/s number plate slightly dim
o/s/r foot brake slow in reading
rear brake discs slightly worn
slight movement in both sides of steering rack (ball ends)
slight movement in f/o/s anti-roll bar "D" bush
slight protrusion from o/s/f bumper
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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FM54 GYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FM54 GYG, 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 GYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2005.
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