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W137 SMR

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

164,699 mi
Last recorded164,699 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 SMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 164,699 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 164,699 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 143,303 miles

195/65r15 91h

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 to 3mm and worn on inside and outside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 138,753 miles

195/65r15

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

o/s rear tyre starting to wear on inside and outside

Pass 20 Jun 2014 131,591 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s rear handbrake lever does not return to stop

Pass 28 Jun 2013 129,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 120,843 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 112,828 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 100,434 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 93,546 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,684 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 75,029 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 54,344 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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W137 SMR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W137 SMR, 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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W137 SMR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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