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W208 RPE

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,817 mi
Last recorded90,817 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 RPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,817 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 90,798 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake performance not tested locking without braking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and dipstick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,218 miles

dipstick tube broken

wear on front roll bar links

Fail 20 Jan 2022 81,218 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

dipstick tube broken

wear on front roll bar links

Pass 20 Jan 2021 70,712 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 70,710 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2020 63,484 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,183 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,217 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,826 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,364 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 51,362 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,901 miles

both rear and osf tyres sidewall damage

Fail 16 Jan 2014 49,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

All four tyres side wall damage

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,121 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

One led out on high level brake light

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,822 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,508 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,009 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,812 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,685 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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W208 RPE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W208 RPE, 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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W208 RPE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W208 RPE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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