MOT Status
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150,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear very low on inner edge, nearside rear slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation on front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Spare tyre defective ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm inner bushes becoming deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear shock dust covers detached
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear shock absorber covers loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on mot limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front fog light not working
rear shock absorber covers loose
nearside rear shock absorber cover loose
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to mot limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
nearside rear shock absorber cover loose
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear shock absorber cover loose
offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
nearside rear shock absorber cover loose
underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Both Rear Tyres Have Slight Cracks in Tread Pattern
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges
Child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A5 BRX is a 2008 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 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 A5 BRX, 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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What year was A5 BRX registered?
A5 BRX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.
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