MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front 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)
Eng management light on constant
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 H (4.1.D.1b)
Eng management light on constant
Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge, Just legal
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine management light on constant
Nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge,Just legal
Recomend front wheel alignment check
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light on constant
Offside front lower arm rear bush in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light on constant
Offside front lower arm rear bush in poor condition
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON CONSTANT
SLIGHT BIND ON BOTH REAR BRAKES,RECOMEND FURTHER INSPECTION
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON CONSTANT
NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE
S.R.S.LAMP ON CONSTANT
SLIGHT BIND ON BOTH REAR BRAKES,RECOMEND FURTHER INSPECTION
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN ALMOST TO WEAR INDICATORS
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ALMOST FLAT
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bonnet catch release is stiff, advise a grease up
offside wing mirror broken and taped up
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bonnet catch release is stiff, advise a grease up
offside wing mirror broken and taped up
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
TOPPED UP ENGINE COOLANT AND WINDSCREEN WASHERS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
TOPPED UP ENGINE COOLANT AND WINDSCREEN WASHERS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VO05 OVY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VO05 OVY, 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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VO05 OVY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2005.
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