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W197 OSO

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,522 mi
Last recorded194,522 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 OSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2014 194,522 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 186,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 180,801 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 170,539 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 160,273 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 145,643 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 135,918 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 115,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 92,725 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2005 69,915 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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W197 OSO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W197 OSO, 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 W197 OSO registered?

W197 OSO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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