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W124 FBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,738 mi
Last recorded149,738 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 FBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 149,738 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 149,700 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2012 140,635 miles

top shock mounts have slight play

windscreen has small damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 135,553 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center mounting broken on exhaust still supported o.k

Pass 18 Sep 2010 128,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 120,615 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 113,116 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 99,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 87,075 miles

Nearside front wishbone, back bush starting to unbond.

Offside front wishbone, rear bush starting to unbond.

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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W124 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W124 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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What year was W124 FBW registered?

W124 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W124 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 FBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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