MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front pad wear sensor damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to all component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip bulb (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip bulb (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front pad wear sensor damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to all component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake pad wiring is damaged
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated locking clip is missing not insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake pad wiring is damaged
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated locking clip is missing not insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges smooth and getting close 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
advise exhaust system rusty
both rear shocker bump stops deteriated
both rear tyres have slight cracking osr inner edge smooth
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges smooth and getting close 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
advise exhaust system rusty
both rear shocker bump stops deteriated
both rear tyres have slight cracking osr inner edge smooth
Brake hose slightly damaged slight cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
boot release button does not work but still open boot with key
both rear brake hose locking clips are missing but there both still secure
n/s/f strut top slight creek
o/s/r caliper handbrake lever and cable are sticking
undertray's fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut see cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Brake hose slightly damaged slight cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
boot release button does not work but still open boot with key
both rear brake hose locking clips are missing but there both still secure
n/s/f strut top slight creek
o/s/r caliper handbrake lever and cable are sticking
undertray's fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front flexi exhaust detorating
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front flexi exhaust detorating
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Injection system warning lamp `on` indicating a fault.
Wipers not 100%
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Injection system warning lamp `on` indicating a fault.
Wipers not 100%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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KS05 VDY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 KS05 VDY, 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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KS05 VDY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2005.
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