MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken coming down strut (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front tyres bald on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FV05 LZJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FV05 LZJ, 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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FV05 LZJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2005.
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