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W174 FBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,179 mi
Last recorded71,179 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 FBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,952 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 66,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,454 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,653 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,860 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,642 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 46,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,895 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 42,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W174 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W174 FBW, 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 W174 FBW registered?

W174 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W174 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W174 FBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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