MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside and offside sills damadged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake pad anti rattle fitted incorrectly
Suspention modified
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside and offside sills damadged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake pad anti rattle fitted incorrectly
Suspention modified
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside front subframe has been cut and repaired
Offside rear brake disc in poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W288 XDL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 W288 XDL, 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 W288 XDL registered?
W288 XDL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2000.
Is W288 XDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for W288 XDL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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