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W204 PRL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

276,869 mi
Last recorded276,869 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 PRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 276,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 265,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 242,001 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 241,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 223,091 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 199,373 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 199,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 168,820 miles

damage to n/s/f and o/s/f sills

damage to o/s/f wheel beed

Pass 18 Jul 2012 152,648 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear to be worn low

high level brake light incomplete

o/s rear tyre getting low

poor condition rear number plate

Pass 8 Jul 2011 143,015 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Jul 2011 143,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 132,178 miles

both front tyres are getting low

n/s rear tyre slightly mishaped

poor condition rear number plate

slight damage o/s headlight glass

Fail 12 Jul 2010 132,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are getting low

n/s rear tyre slightly mishaped

poor condition rear number plate

slight damage o/s headlight glass

Pass 17 Jul 2009 120,712 miles

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

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

poor condition rear number plate

slight play n/s front lower ball joint

Fail 16 Jul 2009 120,712 miles

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

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

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

poor condition rear number plate

slight play n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 4 Aug 2008 107,562 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to split

slight play at both front inner anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 30 Jul 2008 107,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to split

slight play at both front inner anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2007 90,139 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre getting low

play in the steering rack on the o/s

Pass 16 Jun 2006 77,662 miles

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

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

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

slight play steering rack on the o/s

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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W204 PRL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 W204 PRL, 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 W204 PRL registered?

W204 PRL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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