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G18 WBG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

194,604 mi
Last recorded194,604 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 WBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 194,604 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rods o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 194,604 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rods o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 172,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 172,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 168,037 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 159,545 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 159,545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 149,952 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 149,952 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 142,967 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 131,730 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 131,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 124,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 124,386 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 116,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 116,186 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 107,821 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 107,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,565 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 99,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 83,083 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,435 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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G18 WBG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 105,044 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 G18 WBG, 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 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G18 WBG registered?

G18 WBG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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