MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
o/s mirror damaged
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust showing signs of corrosion
o/s mirror damaged
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VCZ 4526 is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 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 VCZ 4526, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VCZ 4526 registered?
VCZ 4526 is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2004.
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