MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear discs corroded
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wipers split
centre exhaust mounting broken
o/s rack gaitor perished
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wipers split
centre exhaust mounting broken
o/s rack gaitor perished
ADVISE - BRAKES NOT USING COMPLETE SURFACES
ADVISE - CAT WELDS CORRODED
ADVISE - HEADLIGHTS CRACKED
ADVISE - O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
ADVISE - BOTH HEADLIGHTS CRACKED
ADVISE - CAT PIPE WEAK AT WELDS
ADVISE - REAR DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED
ADVISE ABS APPLIED O/S/F BRAKE ON ROLLER BRAKE TEST
front tyres worn on edges
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)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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W496 SAH is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W496 SAH, 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 W496 SAH registered?
W496 SAH is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W496 SAH safe to buy?
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