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W217 GSA

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

195,458 mi
Last recorded195,458 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 GSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 195,458 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 186,872 miles

front pads are wearing low

rear discs are in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2017 186,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front anti roll bar drop links are showing signs of wear

front pads are wearing low

nearside front tyre is on the legal limit

offside front tyre is worn thin on the inside edge and approaching the wear bars

rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2016 175,776 miles

both the rear tyres are worn thin and out of shape on the inside edges

Fail 3 Oct 2016 175,768 miles

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

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

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

both the rear tyres are worn thin and out of shape on the inside edges

slight imbalance in the rear brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2015 165,180 miles

front inner anti-roll saddle bushes becoming worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear shockabsorber weeping

slight fluid weep on the nearside end of the steering rack

Fail 19 Oct 2015 165,180 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

front inner anti-roll saddle bushes becoming worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear shockabsorber weeping

slight fluid weep on the nearside end of the steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2014 156,371 miles

offside front tyre approaching the wear bars

slight fluid weep on the nearside end of the steering rack

slight weep on the offside rear shockabsorber

Fail 7 Oct 2014 156,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre approaching the wear bars

slight fluid weep on the nearside end of the steering rack

slight resonance when pulling away

slight weep on the offside rear shockabsorber

Pass 7 Oct 2013 146,207 miles

both the front and rear number plates in poor condition

front inner anti-roll bar saddle bushes becoming worn

nearside front brake hose becoming perished

slight weep on the nearside end of the steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2013 146,207 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both the front and rear number plates in poor condition

front inner anti-roll bar saddle bushes becoming worn

nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

nearside front brake hose becoming perished

slight weep on the nearside end of the steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2012 134,473 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 134,473 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both the rear handbrake cables sticking slightly

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2011 122,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs are in poor condition and the pads are approaching the wear sensors

Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,004 miles

front discs are in poor condition and the pads are approaching the wear sensors

Pass 14 Oct 2010 110,377 miles

front discs are corroded on the inside edges

Pass 28 Oct 2009 98,088 miles

slight weep on the radiator

Fail 27 Oct 2009 98,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight weep on the radiator

Pass 9 Oct 2008 88,684 miles

both the rear tyres are getting are getting thin on the edges

front brake discs are corroded

slight wear in the nearside end of the steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2008 88,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both the rear tyres are getting are getting thin on the edges

front brake discs are corroded

slight wear in the nearside end of the steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,798 miles

both the rear tyres are thin on the inside edges

slight wear in the nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,570 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 62,360 miles

lift to both front top suspension mntgs.

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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W217 GSA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W217 GSA, 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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W217 GSA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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