MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brake back plates poor condition
undertrays fitted
ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS FITTED
REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES RUSTY BOTH SIDE
ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES RUSTY BOTH SIDE
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front brake disc back plate corroded and holed
nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded and holed
offside and nearside front tyre tread depths wearing low
offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges
offside and nearside outer sills damaged
offside rear brake disc back plate corroded and holed
rattle/nosey from gearbox
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front brake disc back plate corroded and holed
nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded and holed
offside and nearside front tyre tread depths wearing low
offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges
offside and nearside outer sills damaged
offside rear brake disc back plate corroded and holed
rattle/nosey from gearbox
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wheel acrh liner is loose and hitting wheel and suspension.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front wheel acrh liner is loose and hitting wheel and suspension.
Offside sill is damaged.
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wheel acrh liner is loose and hitting wheel and suspension.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front wheel acrh liner is loose and hitting wheel and suspension.
Offside sill is damaged.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake backplate is very rusty.
Nearside rear track control arm bushes are split.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front wheel arch liner is loose and rubbing suspension with wheel turned.
Offside rear brake backplate is very rusty.
Offside rear track control arm bushes are split.
Tyre pressure monitoring warning light indicates a fault.(No Rfr).
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake backplate is very rusty.
Nearside rear track control arm bushes are split.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front wheel arch liner is loose and rubbing suspension with wheel turned.
Offside rear brake backplate is very rusty.
Offside rear track control arm bushes are split.
Tyre pressure monitoring warning light indicates a fault.(No Rfr).
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Tyre pressure warning light on
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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MK55 PBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 MK55 PBU, 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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MK55 PBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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