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W234 TPW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,669 mi
Last recorded199,669 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 TPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 199,669 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 196,812 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 187,294 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 187,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2009 171,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 171,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 154,320 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 135,214 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 135,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs poor

Pass 27 May 2006 106,673 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 106,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s door handle loose

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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W234 TPW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W234 TPW, 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 W234 TPW registered?

W234 TPW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W234 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W234 TPW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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