MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin soon ( required ) (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ( mounted in sub frame ) (6.1.D.1a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( worn - split ) (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock service and parking brake ) (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - ( aluminium ) (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both - worn / limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate ( repair - fix - required ) (5.4.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ( rear suspension parts / components mountings area ) (6.1.B.2)
Bumper insecure sharp edge ( taped ) ()
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view seriously damaged outer plastic, not affecting the rear view. ( taped ) (8.1.2a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin soon ( required ) (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ( mounted in sub frame ) (6.1.D.1a)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside - ( both ) (1.4.A.2f)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( worn - split ) (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm side tyre wrong size replaced with spare. (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock service and parking brake ) (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - ( aluminium ) (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both - worn / limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate ( repair - fix - required ) (5.4.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ( rear suspension parts / components mountings area ) (6.1.B.2)
Bumper insecure sharp edge ( taped ) ()
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view seriously damaged outer plastic, not affecting the rear view. ( taped ) (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
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RA55 UXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 UXW, 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 UXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2005.
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