MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
front tyres low on inner edges
nearside and offside outer sills corroded not within prescribed area
offside rear brake disc corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
nearside and offside outer sill rusty but out side prescribed area
under trays fitted at time of test
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
nearside and offside outer sill rusty but out side prescribed area
under trays fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
under trays fitted to vehicle
Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Central Rear Spare tyre defective flat and worn to cords ()
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and arm corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened rusty (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on it side (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated half missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Central Rear Spare tyre defective flat and worn to cords ()
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and arm corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened rusty (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on it side (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Coolant leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear discs corroded
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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RY05 LGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 RY05 LGU, 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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RY05 LGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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