MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone rear bushes worn cracking excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rears (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Cracked in zone B more than 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on outer wall and worn to cords inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides front sills corroded with holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears pitted worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes cracking worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure Middle joining sleeve corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front cv boot slightly perished
front no plate dirty
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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VN56 YYF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VN56 YYF, 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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VN56 YYF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2006.
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