MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust mounting corroded slightly.
slight play in both n/s and o/s rack arm assy.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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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W997 XGJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 W997 XGJ, 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 W997 XGJ registered?
W997 XGJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2000.
Is W997 XGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W997 XGJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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