MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
air bag warning light ON
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
air bag warning light ON
windowscreen wipers park slight high
Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
windowscreen wipers park slight high
steering rack worn
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
steering rack worn
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
exhaust heatshield insecure at centre box
screen wash contaminated with anti freeze
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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W998 UMX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 W998 UMX, 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 W998 UMX registered?
W998 UMX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2000.
Is W998 UMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for W998 UMX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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