MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Bonnet safety catch requires lubrication
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes covered in protective coating at time of test
n/s/ headlight lens damaged but not affecting dip beam pattern or light output
n/s/r tyre low on tread
o/s/f brake disc corroded and pitted
o/s/f brake reading juddering
speedo not working
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake pipes covered in protective coating at time of test
n/s/ headlight lens damaged but not affecting dip beam pattern or light output
n/s/r tyre low on tread
o/s/f brake disc corroded and pitted
o/s/f brake reading juddering
speedo not working
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre 1.6mm
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
oil leak
rear tyres 2mm
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre 1.6mm
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
oil leak
rear tyres 2mm
o/s/f indiator discoloured
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
slight exhaust blow
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
o/s/f indiator discoloured
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
slight exhaust blow
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W686 YGA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W686 YGA, 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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W686 YGA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2000.
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