MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides [ rear bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front sill corroded and n/s/f
brake pad light on
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides [ rear bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front sill corroded and n/s/f
brake pad light on
rear axle corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear axle beam and springs corroded
both front lower suspension arms corroded
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear axle beam and springs corroded
both front lower suspension arms corroded
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front brake back plate ex corroded
Offside outer sill ex corroded
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
brake pad warning light on
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
engine light on
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front brake back plate ex corroded
Offside outer sill ex corroded
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
brake pad warning light on
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
engine light on
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light lens broken (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
bonnet safety catch tight
brake pad warning light
engine management light
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear light lence broken
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
both front lower suspension bushes splitting
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear light lence broken
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
both front lower suspension bushes splitting
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corrosion advised
nsf wiper advised
nearside and offside front tyre treads low
nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
nearside and offside front tyre treads low
nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded
advise baby seat not secured at offside rear seat also child suport seat at nearside rear seat
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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SY55 XGA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SY55 XGA, 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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SY55 XGA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 February 2006.
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