MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Lower suspension arm bushes inners slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake pad warning light on pads in good condition ?
engine mil light on emissions ok ;
nearside rear shock dust cover loose ;
offside rear light lens damaged / stuck together with tape
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/.s and o/s plus o/s/rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Lower suspension arm bushes inners slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake pad warning light on pads in good condition ?
engine mil light on emissions ok ;
nearside rear shock dust cover loose ;
offside rear light lens damaged / stuck together with tape
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (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 inner edge very close ; advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake pad warning lights on ;
engine mil light on emisions ok ;
nearside rear shock dust cover loose ;
offside rear light lens damaged / stuck ogether
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted
Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
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 inner edge very close ; advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake pad warning lights on ;
engine mil light on emisions ok ;
nearside rear shock dust cover loose ;
offside rear light lens damaged / stuck ogether
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake pad warning light on ;
engine management light on emissions ok ;
nearside rear shock cover loose ;
offside rear light lens damaged / stuck back together
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened completely broken (3.5.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake pad warning light on ;
engine management light on emissions ok ;
nearside rear shock cover loose ;
offside rear light lens damaged / stuck back together
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted
rear shock absorber dust covers loose
rear wiper rubber split / loose
engine management light on ;
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake pad warning light on ;
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake pad warning light on ;
engine warning light on ;
front brake disc dirt covers rusty ;
n/s/r shock dust cover loose
slight brake judder front
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic sheilding fitted
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake pad warning light on ;
engine warning light on ;
front brake disc dirt covers rusty ;
n/s/r shock dust cover loose
unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic sheilding fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake warning light on
engine management light on
very slight roughness o/s front wheel bearing
ADVISORIES ON TEST NUMBER 679085973273
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light staying on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs corroded
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PK55 VZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 PK55 VZE, 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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PK55 VZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2005.
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