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ExpiredMileage
188,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
rear seats folded at time of test-n/s/f/ anti roll bar link has slight play-rear brake pads wearing low-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated
All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced both side rear side lamps (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f/ (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s/f/ (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
O/S/R tyre, low tread depth on inside edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/R tyre, low tread depth on inside edge
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside handbrake cable deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured PARTLY WHITE (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside handbrake cable deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres have low tread on inner edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres have low tread on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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GF55 BMY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 GF55 BMY, 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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GF55 BMY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2005.
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