MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
313,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
handbrake travel high
Front indicator lamp bulbs fading
Front lower arm rear bushes cracking
Front subframe rear bushes cracking
Handbrake does not have much reserve travel
N/side track rod end rubber gaiter cracking
Slight distortion on front brake discs
Slight noise from n/side rear wheel bearing
Slight play in o/side front lower ball joint
Front indicator lamp bulbs fading
Front lower arm rear bushes cracking
Front subframe rear bushes cracking
Handbrake does not have much reserve travel
N/side track rod end rubber gaiter cracking
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Slight distortion on front brake discs
Slight noise from n/side rear wheel bearing
Slight play in o/side front lower ball joint
Front lower arm rear bushes cracking.
Front subframe rear bushes cracking
N/side rear tyre close to legal tread limit.
N/side rear wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy.
O/side rear tyre surface cracking in treads.
Slight distortion on front brake discs.
Very little reserve travel left in handbrake.
Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating.
Both front subframe rear mountings deteriorating.
N/side rear tyre close to wear limit on tread.
O/side rear tyre surface cracking in tread.
Slight distortion on o/side front brake disc.
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perrished (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perrished (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perrished (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perrished (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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ML04 LYD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 ML04 LYD, 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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ML04 LYD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.
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