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W247 GSA

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,295 mi
Last recorded140,295 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 GSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 140,295 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 133,722 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2011 133,722 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 127,115 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre approx 3mm tread remaining

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2009 116,218 miles

front number plate damaged

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2009 116,136 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front number plate damaged

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2008 105,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2007
Pass 19 May 2006 80,653 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 80,653 miles

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

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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W247 GSA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W247 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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What year was W247 GSA registered?

W247 GSA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W247 GSA safe to buy?

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