MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,202 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
belly pan fitted
exhaust bracket broken but system is supported
front discs corroded on edges
nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed,perished,tread low and wearing on outer edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
slight vibration on rear drums
tested in damp conditions
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
belly pan fitted
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside driveshaft corroded
outer sills covered
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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V498 ESG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2000 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,750 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 V498 ESG, 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 26 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V498 ESG registered?
V498 ESG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 February 2000.
Is V498 ESG safe to buy?
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