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front inner discs corroded
rear shock covers insecure
rear sub frame suspension arms corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
front inner discs corroded
rear shock covers insecure
rear sub frame suspension arms corroded
offside rear brake back plates corroded
offside rear tyre worn uneven
rear shock covers insecure
rear sub frame corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
excessively dirty underneath
front and rear indicator bulbs discoloured
front tyres worn uneven on inside edges
nearside and offside front rear wish bone bushes deteriorated
rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
excessively dirty underneath
front and rear indicator bulbs discoloured
front tyres worn uneven on inside edges
nearside and offside front rear wish bone bushes deteriorated
rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal feels slightly spongy
Exhaust slightly corroded
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal feels slightly spongy
Exhaust slightly corroded
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides. (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Unable to obtain emissions reading
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear discs corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres close to legal limit
front brake discs worn badley
rear discs corroded
Rear suspension bump stop rubbers deteriorating
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OV56 NVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 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 OV56 NVU, 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 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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OV56 NVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2006.
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