MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear shockers covers loose
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear shockers covers loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine management light illuminated
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
under trays fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
under trays fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT (3.7.B.5b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE OUTER (PIN HOLE) (2.5.C.1a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly NEARSIDE FRONT (2.5.B.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE REAR INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed OFFSIDE FRONT INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT (3.7.B.5b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE OUTER (PIN HOLE) (2.5.C.1a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly NEARSIDE FRONT (2.5.B.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside inner driveshaft boot very badly split
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside inner driveshaft boot very badly split
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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RA55 UXU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 RA55 UXU, 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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RA55 UXU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2005.
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