MOT Status
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214,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing threw clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe coating starting to bubble up (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe coating starting to bubble up (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe coating starting to bubble up (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe coating starting to bubble up (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished.
N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge, nailed, cracked and perished.
O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge, cracked and perished.
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished.
N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge, nailed, cracked and perished.
O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge, cracked and perished.
front brake discs poor condition
rear b/discs poor condition
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs poor condition
rear b/discs poor condition
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
headlamp washers not working soon too be a failure
n.s.r tyre has nail {unrepairable} also 2ml
o.s.r tyre 3ml
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
headlamp washers not working soon too be a failure
n.s.r tyre has nail {unrepairable} also 2ml
o.s.r tyre 3ml
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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HY54 OTJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 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 HY54 OTJ, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HY54 OTJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2004.
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