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263,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter wiping
both front shocks wiping
Rear brake pads very low marginal pass
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre is very badly worn on inside edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre is worn on inside edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brakes slightly out of balance - advise check
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** advise replace *** (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brakes slightly out of balance - advise replace
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s & o/s rear tyres perished
n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on edge close to limit
windscreen chip in zone "a"
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s & o/s rear tyres perished
n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on edge close to limit
windscreen chip in zone "a"
Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front and nearside rear tyres have uneven wear to the inside edges .
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
inbalance in front brakes of 7%
slight wear to forrnt brake discs
nearside rear tyre is worn close to wear bars
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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KS56 KGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 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 KS56 KGU, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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KS56 KGU is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2007.
Is KS56 KGU safe to buy?
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