MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush bottom bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine management light on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush bottom bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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X749 OBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 X749 OBW, 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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X749 OBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2000.
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