MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
rear seats folded
under vehicle corrosion
wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
covers fitted obscuring some components
engine mount play but not excessive
rear seats and seat belts not checked as presented
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working Mirror indicator repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror indicator repeater Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe corroded, not excessive
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth very close to legal limit and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very close to legal limit and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover broken (5.2.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
205/60 R15
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover broken (5.2.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
poor connection high level stop light intermittently not working
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
poor connection high level stop light intermittently not working
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
brake pad warning light on but pads all ok
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
minor accident damage to front end
under body covers fitted
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VO08 ONJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 VO08 ONJ, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VO08 ONJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2008.
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