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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear axel and suspension corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear axel and suspension corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All four tires cracking and splitting
Bonnet stick securing catch missing
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle undertrays fitted
Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt
both rear tyres wearing on edges cracks and small cuts in tread area
minor damage to offside and nearside outer sills
under trays and engine covers obscuring some testable items
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre has cracks appearing on inner sidewall
front brake pads approx 80% worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s & os under car floor pan plastic covers broken .also dents on outer sills to floor pan
nearside rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated.
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VE60 TAU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 2011 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 VE60 TAU, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VE60 TAU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2011.
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