MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,503 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front wipers smearing screen
Oil leak
Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight play in steering rack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight imbalance in rear brakes
slight play in steering rack
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
parking brake low effort on offside
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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W493 XCA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 W493 XCA, 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 W493 XCA registered?
W493 XCA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W493 XCA safe to buy?
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