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W138 VGU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,396 mi
Last recorded112,396 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 VGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,396 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 95,739 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 95,739 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OSR TYRE PUNCTURED

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,705 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,858 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 77,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,248 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 68,248 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,386 miles

near/side front tyre wearing oninner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2007 50,446 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 50,446 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 VGU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W138 VGU, 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 W138 VGU registered?

W138 VGU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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