MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise osf steering rack arm has slight play
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise osf steering rack arm has slight play
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise osr caliper brake slightly sticking
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres worn on inner shoulders
light corrosion on both rear brake discs
light fluffing on offside front seat belt
power steering belt cracked
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres worn on inner shoulders
light corrosion on both rear brake discs
light fluffing on offside front seat belt
power steering belt cracked
both rear brake discs pitted
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
both rear brake discs pitted
Centre Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
no engine temp gauge working
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W899 LAJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W899 LAJ, 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 W899 LAJ registered?
W899 LAJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2000.
Is W899 LAJ safe to buy?
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