MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Rear worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear both seat belts slow to retract
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near joint sleeve (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear worn on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear both seat belts slow to retract
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by sleeve joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Slight bind on brake
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Both seat belts slow to retract
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by sleeve joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65-15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Slight bind on brake
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Both seat belts slow to retract
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R seat belt slow to retract
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r shock absorber dirt cover deteriated
vehicle failed smoke test on first attempt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r shock absorber dirt cover deteriated
vehicle failed smoke test on first attempt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
front number plate damaged
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
front number plate damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both wipers split
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both wipers split
rear discs corroded
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front brake/transmission grabbing on brake test
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front brake/transmission grabbing on brake test
rear brake discs pitted
center exhaust bracket adrift from pipe but still supporting exhaust
rear brake discs pitted
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
center exhaust bracket adrift from pipe but still supporting exhaust
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W687 JOW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W687 JOW, 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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W687 JOW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2000.
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