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W112 FBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,021 mi
Last recorded154,021 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW112 FBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 154,021 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (195/65/15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 154,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (195/65/15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 141,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 141,621 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 133,784 miles

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 26 Sep 2013 133,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 17 Oct 2012 120,808 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 120,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 111,508 miles

Oil leak

nearside sill damaged

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2011 111,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside sill damaged

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2010 103,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 103,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 100,415 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 100,415 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

nsr door does not open from inside

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 22 May 2008 96,671 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,969 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 76,394 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 76,394 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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W112 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W112 FBW, 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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W112 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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