MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,792 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear brake calliper damp, poss lubricant
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet handle (3.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet handle (3.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine mal. lamp on
oil leak
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault brake warning lamp on (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine mal. lamp on
oil leak
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIATED
FRONT NO.PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED
O,S,F TYRE 2-3ML
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIATED
FRONT NO.PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED
O,S,F TYRE 2-3ML
OIL LEVEL LOW
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SM55 XAH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SM55 XAH, 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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SM55 XAH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2005.
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