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W198 UJH

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,043 mi
Last recorded191,043 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 UJH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 191,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake has slight bind.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2013 191,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake has slight bind.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 176,566 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops split

centre exhaust mount broken but system is still secure

nearside headlamp lens cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges due to tread design

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

towbar wiring damaged

Fail 1 May 2012 176,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear suspension bump stops split

centre exhaust mount broken but system is still secure

nearside headlamp lens cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges due to tread design

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

towbar wiring damaged

Pass 18 May 2011 161,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear brakes have slight bind.

rear brake disc's corroded.

Pass 27 May 2010 144,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

alternator bearings may be noisey

Fail 23 Apr 2010 142,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre close to limit.

Rear shock absorber bump stops perished.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 142,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre close to limit.

Rear shock absorber bump stops perished.

Pass 9 May 2009 124,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside handbrake lever is not fully returning to its stop.

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

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 15 May 2008 102,167 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 102,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 81,267 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 58,937 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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W198 UJH is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W198 UJH, 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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W198 UJH is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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