MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Both rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorated
Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
Both rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating
Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge and worn to legal limit - 1.6mm **STRONG ADVISE**
Offside rear tyre worn on edges
Residue on fuel filter but no obvious signs of a leak
Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links
Nearside front antiroll bar link rod ball joint gaiters deteriorating
Nearside front outer CV gaiter leaking grease
Offside front shock absorber has slight misting of fluid
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Residue on fuel filter but no obvious signs of a leak
Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating
Offside rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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RA57 URU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 RA57 URU, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RA57 URU registered?
RA57 URU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2008.
Is RA57 URU safe to buy?
The MOT history for RA57 URU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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