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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp rusted and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear surface corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear surface corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Note ; Sills damaged at jacking points
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Registration ; Number plates have darkened background ? still legible
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Note ; Sills damaged at jacking points
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Registration ; Number plates have darkened background ? still legible
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Note ; Sills / jacking points damaged
Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering :Track rod ends , both front , at a steep angle suspect close limit due to lowered suspension
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Note ; Sills / jacking points damaged
Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering :Track rod ends , both front , at a steep angle suspect close limit due to lowered suspension
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
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 Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking at caliper (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine ; *** Oil Level at minimum ***
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swollen , by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Note ; Front jacking points , damaged / corroded
Note ; Various covers , under guards& mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake slight bind
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside park brake slight low effort
Oil leak ()
both under sills damaged
parking brake effort only just met
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake slight bind
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside park brake slight low effort
Oil leak ()
both under sills damaged
parking brake effort only just met
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
eml on
E.M.L on
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear indicators faded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fit spare wheel to nearside front
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front seat belt slow to rewinde
Both rear indicators faded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fit spare wheel to nearside front
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Nearside front seat belt slow to rewinde
both rear tyres wearing uneven
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres wearing uneven
gearbox oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
a/c leaking
eml light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
a/c leaking
eml light on
gearbox oil leak
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine management light stays on.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chips in windscreen
drivers rear tyre starting to wear on edges
front brake discs worn
movement in drivers front anti roll bar drop link
oil leaking from engine
passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm and nail in tread
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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LJ51 RYR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 105,044 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 LJ51 RYR, 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 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LJ51 RYR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2001.
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