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W179 FBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,369 mi
Last recorded80,369 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 FBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 80,369 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 80,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 76,853 miles

Rear both tyres are perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front oil leak

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 73,777 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under side corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 70,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 69,975 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f, tyre is worn at inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 66,393 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2012 63,376 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f, tyre is starting to perish

oil leak from g,box

Pass 17 May 2011 60,562 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 60,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2010 57,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 55,068 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 52,779 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 17 May 2007 51,159 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 51,159 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s door mirror repaired with tape

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 May 2006 49,073 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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W179 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W179 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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W179 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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