MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to rear underside
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to rear underside
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Showing signs of previous leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Showing signs of previous leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Rear shock absorber bump stops seperated
DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.
N/S REAR BRAKE DISC BACKPLATE HOLED BY CORROSION.
REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE
N/S REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE HOLED BY CORROSION
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY THIN.
O/S REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED AND INSECURE
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE
N/S REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE HOLED BY CORROSION
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY THIN.
O/S REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED AND INSECURE
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear slight bind
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.
WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
some unbalance of front service brakes
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.
o/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge,only just legal.
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.
REAR BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.
n/s/r tyre worn more outer edge
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VU55 RXX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 VU55 RXX, 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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VU55 RXX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2005.
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