MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,463 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
note 2x high level brake lamp bulbs not working,both rear bump stops perished, engine undertray insecure
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
note 2x high level brake lamp bulbs not working,both rear bump stops perished, engine undertray insecure
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
n/s & o/s rearsuspensipn bump stops broken
wipers split
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
n/s & o/s rearsuspensipn bump stops broken
wipers split
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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W518 YAV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 W518 YAV, 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 W518 YAV registered?
W518 YAV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W518 YAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for W518 YAV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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