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W254 GSA

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,138 mi
Last recorded111,138 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 GSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,138 miles

1xbulb out in high level stop lamp

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front door stiff to open from inside

nearside front position lamp slightly impaired

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly coroded

nearside headlamp damaged

nearside inner drive shaft gaitor clip deteriorating

numberplate lamps deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,322 miles

battery defective

centre exhaust bracket detached exhaust not insecure

larger size tyres fitted to rear axle than front

Fail 11 Jul 2011 78,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery defective

centre exhaust bracket detached exhaust not insecure

larger size tyres fitted to rear axle than front

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,990 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 74,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 10,890 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,201 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 92,591 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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W254 GSA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W254 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 W254 GSA registered?

W254 GSA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W254 GSA safe to buy?

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