MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe also insecure (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear at rear subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear at rear subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN AT MID SECTION
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated INTO CALIPER (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated INTO CALIPER (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated INTO CALIPER (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner TYRE IS WORN
Nearside Rear TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner TYRE IS WORN
Offside Rear TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)
ALL 4 TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1i)
Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR ARE SHOWING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too low BOTH TO LOW (1.8)
coil spring broken BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1a)
ALL 4 TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust front/middle sections sleeve clamps heavily corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front & rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion and wear developing on both front and both rear brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre on legal limit
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre on legal limit
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ST55 UPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 ST55 UPY, 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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ST55 UPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2006.
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