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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside dip beam reduced output
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside dip beam reduced output
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.Under tray damaged
Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt air bag on ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge [measured at 3mm] (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output output reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.Under tray damaged
Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt air bag on ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge [measured at 3mm] (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output output reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt air bag not switched off ()
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge /split between tread
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt air bag not switched off ()
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge /split between tread
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both rear sidelights 2/3 working
child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front disc has run hot
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
both rear sidelights 2/3 working
child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside sill is damaged.
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OV55 XYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OV55 XYW, 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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OV55 XYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2005.
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