MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Both tyres out of shape on inner edge
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Both tyres out of shape on inner edge
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop broken/ dropped (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop broken/ dropped (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Engine coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop broken/ dropped (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop broken/ dropped (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear brake pads have uneven wear
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear brake pads have uneven wear
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic outer covers missing (5.2.4a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint links x2 (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips x3 (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing near rear most wishbone bush bracket (2.4.G.1)
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic outer covers missing (5.2.4a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint links x2 (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips x3 (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre 3mm
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre 3mm
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Undertray fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
both rear tyres starting to go out of shape
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OY56 XXW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OY56 XXW, 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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OY56 XXW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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