MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
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W489 XGC is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W489 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 W489 XGC registered?
W489 XGC is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2000.
Is W489 XGC safe to buy?
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