MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rack arm
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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W488 XGC is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W488 XGC, 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 W488 XGC registered?
W488 XGC is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2000.
Is W488 XGC safe to buy?
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