MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
surface corrossion on suspension components
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
surface corrossion on suspension components
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded.
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion to some underside components
front bumper has damage to the o/s ( has a temporary repair
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion to some underside components
front bumper has damage to the o/s ( has a temporary repair
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
brake pipes rusty
front bumper and inner arch damaged
general corrosion
rear brake pads and discs deteriorated
slight play in front suspension
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
brake pipes rusty
front bumper and inner arch damaged
general corrosion
rear brake pads and discs deteriorated
slight play in front suspension
brake levers right back on calipers
front bumper damaged and signs of tyre catching
wishbone bushes deteriorating
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust split and rear mount broken (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust split and rear mount (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake levers right back on calipers
front bumper damaged and signs of tyre catching
wishbone bushes deteriorating
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front bumper poor fit
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25% imbalance rear brakes
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
tread getting low o.s.r. tyre and side wall cracking
25% imbalance rear brakes
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
tread getting low o.s.r. tyre and side wall cracking
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
chip in windscreen outside swept area
rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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YP54 BZO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 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 YP54 BZO, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YP54 BZO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2004.
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