MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
n/s/r tyre close to limit , o/s/r perishing & worn inner edge .......
o/s outer c/v gaiter perishing .......
rear inner brake pad thickness not visible .......
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
n/s/r tyre close to limit , o/s/r perishing & worn inner edge .......
o/s outer c/v gaiter perishing .......
rear inner brake pad thickness not visible .......
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r tyre perishing .......
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r tyre perishing .......
Corrosion to suspension components
Damage to rear window
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very heavy pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes aged cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Age cracking to CV boot
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shocker top covers insecure
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Avg 2.1 Printout not available, keeps blocking smoke meter (8.2.2.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Corrosion to suspension components
Damage to rear window
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very heavy pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes aged cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Age cracking to CV boot
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shocker top covers insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just legal. Midrange 205.55.16V (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Both shocker top covers insecure
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just legal. Midrange 205.55.16V (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Both shocker top covers insecure
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Beam patterns poor
Corrosion on o/s outer sill
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Heavy wear on rear tyre edge and both close to limits on tread
Large crack in windscreen, not obscuring drivers view
Rear Both shocker top covers insecure
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Some rear brake application difference
Very heavy corrosion on inner surface of o/s/f brake disc
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lover rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyre valves age cracked
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
eml on
rear suspension components bushes age perished and cracked
under tray fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Outer brake pad aprox 3.5mm
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
eml on
Age cracking and slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes
Emissions clean, no readings
N/s/r shocker top cover loose
Parking brake operation feels notchy
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Outer Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)
Age cracking and slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes
Emissions clean, no readings
N/s/r shocker top cover loose
Parking brake operation feels notchy
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake discs back plate heavily corroded. Advise replacing
N/S/R brake disc back plate heavily corroded. Advise replacing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Heavy corrosion on front brake discs back plates
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Heavy corrosion on front brake discs back plates
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OU05 PKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 OU05 PKA, 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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OU05 PKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2005.
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