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W148 EOW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,115 mi
Last recorded130,115 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 EOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 130,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around fuel tank;but no leak visable

Pass 3 Mar 2012 116,220 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes and ferrules starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 109,007 miles

suspension components corroded,brake ferrules corroding,f/tyres wearing on edges,slight play in steering+joints

Pass 8 Mar 2010 103,087 miles

coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2010 103,022 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 95,935 miles

front number plate for damage\slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 81,040 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 72,400 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 72,400 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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W148 EOW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W148 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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W148 EOW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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