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W138 EOW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,559 mi
Last recorded126,559 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 EOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 126,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 121,068 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 113,142 miles

engine check light on dash

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2014 108,129 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 103,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,061 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,734 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 17 Mar 2011 82,328 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,205 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,406 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 37,598 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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W138 EOW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W138 EOW, 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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W138 EOW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2000.

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