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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Sill corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Offside Sill corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays not allowing full inspection
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Sill corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Offside Sill corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Rear Heat shield insecure
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
General corrosion underneath
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edge also (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edge also and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust corroded
General corrosion underneath
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise to be done as will deteriorate quickly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (chalked) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (chalked) (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Direction indicators incorrect colour all four (4) (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (chalked) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (chalked) (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT
OIL LOW
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT
OIL LOW
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres inside sidewalls slightly cracked
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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SM56 BZX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 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 SM56 BZX, 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 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SM56 BZX registered?
SM56 BZX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2006.
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