MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,371 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f rear wishbone bush split
slight play in o/s/f tie rod
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/f rear wishbone bush split
slight play in o/s/f tie rod
Condition of rear discs deteriorating due to corrosion.
Handbrake performance only just passes test.
Rear steel brake pipes corroded in places.
Slight binding on nearside rear brake.
Condition of rear discs deteriorating due to corrosion.
Handbrake performance only just passes test.
Rear steel brake pipes corroded in places.
Slight binding on nearside rear brake.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1.Offside Rear Brake Dragging Slightly
Offside Outer Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
1.Offside Rear Brake Dragging Slightly
2.Emission Light On In Dash !!!!
Offside Outer Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Slight binding on offside rear brake.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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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W479 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 W479 GWL, 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 W479 GWL registered?
W479 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2000.
Is W479 GWL safe to buy?
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