MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clutch not clearing correctley
nearside front indicator lens missing
Aux drive belt tensioner broken
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Aux drive belt tensioner broken
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
nsr seatbelt not checked child seat fitted
osr seat belt not checked child seat fitted
Both rear tyres are out of shape.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear tyre is worn on inside edge.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres are out of shape.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear tyre is worn on inside edge.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front discs/pads worn/corroded...
front tyres wearing low on edges..
n/s/r wheel rim distorted!!!
o/s/f top mount has play/wear!!!
rear pads appear worn..
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front discs/pads worn/corroded...
front tyres wearing low on edges..
n/s/r wheel rim distorted!!!
o/s/f top mount has play/wear!!!
rear pads appear worn..
emmisions slightly high..
n/s/f tyre balding on inner areas. .
rear pads worn low...
split on catalytic converter/slight blow..
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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Y178 WSW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 105,044 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 Y178 WSW, 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 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Y178 WSW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2001.
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