MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 24% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc scored
Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall, no chords visible
Nearside Rear coil spring surface corrosion
engine covers fitted
front brake pads starting to wear low
traction control light illuminated indicating a fault with the system
undertrays fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 24% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc scored
Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall, no chords visible
Nearside Rear coil spring surface corrosion
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
engine covers fitted
front brake pads starting to wear low
traction control light illuminated indicating a fault with the system
undertrays fitted
both rear suspension arm inner bush perished and becoming weak
exhaust emits blue smoke indicating that the engine is burning oil
front brake imbalance 20%
n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall but none to structure
n/s/r tyre has cuts in sidewall but none to cords
o/s/r light lense damaged
o/s/r side light bulb out but more than 50% working
rear centre seat belt starting to frey
traction control warning light on
undertrays fitted
wipers starting to smear on screen
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to front & o/s f wing
o/s/r hand brake lever on caliper not returning to stop
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to front & o/s f wing
o/s/r hand brake lever on caliper not returning to stop
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S/F tyre side wall rubber cut
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/R Rear lamp has damaged to the glass but not effecting the light out put
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S/F tyre side wall rubber cut
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/R Rear lamp has damaged to the glass but not effecting the light out put
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
o/s/f fog light damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f fog light damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
drivers mirror cracked and broken (not affecting view) recommend replacement
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
drivers mirror cracked and broken (not affecting view) recommend replacement
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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KW08 UNU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 KW08 UNU, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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KW08 UNU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2008.
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