MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak engine area ()
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement both sides (3.5.1k)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak engine area ()
Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)
service brake only just met efficiency ratings
parking brake only just met efficiency ratings
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)
Both rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both rear tyres wearing low
Gearbox mounting defective
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
n/s steering rack gater starting to deteriate
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
n/s steering rack gater starting to deteriate
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VK55 HGX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 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 VK55 HGX, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VK55 HGX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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