MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear brake back plates corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear brake back plates corroded
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is discoloured (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake slight binding
Rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers detached ... operation not affected
Rear upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated and perished but no play found
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is discoloured (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake slight binding
Rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers detached ... operation not affected
Rear upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated and perished but no play found
Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test
N/F tyre bold on inner edges of the tread
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
O/F tyre bold on inner edge of the tread
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
brake back plates corroded !!!!
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake back plates corroded !!!!
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres are low on the inner edges of tread
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
near side rear brake disc backing plate is heavily corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
near side rear brake disc backing plate is heavily corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside front brake backing plate corroded
offside front headlamp aim on upper limit
rear shock absorbers busheswell worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
exhaust system rusty
front brake pads worn very low early replacement advised
nearside front cv boot slight weep
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HT05 EKB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 HT05 EKB, 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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HT05 EKB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2005.
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