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180,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe Corroded But Not Considered Excessive
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe Corroded But Not Considered Excessive
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded on outer edge (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded on outer edge (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear 1 off 4 side lights inop
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both n/s/r outer position lamp bulbs not working
both rear tyres chopping on inner edges
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY61 XHW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2011 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,226 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 FY61 XHW, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FY61 XHW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2011.
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