MOT Status
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155,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear brake back dust plats missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front, rear and many other suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake back plate is missing
Offside Rear brake back plate is heavily corroded
front and rear subframes and suspension components have some heavy surface corrosion in places
underbody trays are fitted which restricts inspection of some items
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside 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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all 4 brake back plates corroding
unrepairable puncture in offside rear tyre
N/S/R bumpstop split and damper protector loose.
O/S/R bumpstop split and damper protector loose.
Both rear bumpstops split.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear bumpstops split.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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GY55 GVP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 GY55 GVP, 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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GY55 GVP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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