MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
anti freeze stain on radiator
power steering pipe fouling on bottom hose
slight bind on rear brakes
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Glxi?
Based on 749 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W491 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 77,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Glxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W491 GWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Skoda Octavia Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Octavia Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W491 GWL registered?
W491 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 27 July 2000.
Is W491 GWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for W491 GWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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