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173,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit is 0.95 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near exhaust sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near exhaust sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit [0.9] (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure into caliper (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near exhaust sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres are cracked/perished!
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb has faded to white! (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb has faded to white (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres are cracked/perished!
exhaust system rear silencer MOUNTING is detached/broken, requires welding
front and rear pads starting to wear low
osr and both front tyres wearing low
front pads wearing low and discs badly coorroded
osr tyre wearing low very inner edge
rear pads wearing low and discs scored
front brake discs showing corrosion
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LA04 TCV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 LA04 TCV, 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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LA04 TCV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2004.
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