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W185 FBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,194 mi
Last recorded167,194 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 FBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 167,194 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 156,892 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 145,597 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 145,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 132,656 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 132,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 123,714 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 114,854 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 106,646 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 106,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 97,131 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 97,104 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 91,070 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 91,068 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,334 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 78,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 66,326 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,775 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 49,316 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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W185 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W185 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 W185 FBW registered?

W185 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W185 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W185 FBW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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