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W179 HWL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,695 mi
Last recorded152,695 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 HWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 152,695 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sill been repaired and covered in sealent

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract but does retract fully

Offside Front Sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seat belts not tested seats down and carrying a load

Pass 21 Aug 2019 137,521 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 134,420 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 131,190 miles

nearside rear view mirror glass broken

Fail 21 Aug 2017 131,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced RBT readings 70/160 (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear view mirror glass broken

Pass 18 Aug 2016 127,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside parking brake reduced effort

Fail 18 Aug 2016 127,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1b)

nearside parking brake reduced effort

Pass 20 Aug 2015 123,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Aug 2014 119,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2014 119,564 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 116,213 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,856 miles

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

Slight lift offside front strut top

Pass 15 Aug 2011 107,923 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2010 100,953 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 95,880 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 95,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 92,343 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 87,806 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 80,531 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 70,407 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 HWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W179 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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