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W131 HWL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,962 mi
Last recorded156,962 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 HWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 156,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsr brake pipe corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2019 147,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 132,146 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear one of two (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 132,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear one of two (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 113,391 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under try fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,625 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 100,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,415 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 85,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,057 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 57,052 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,127 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 26,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,160 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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W131 HWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W131 HWL, 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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W131 HWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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