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W261 PNL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

228,244 mi
Last recorded228,244 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 PNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 May 2022 228,244 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side long handbrake travel (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 219,329 miles

All under chassis covered with under seal

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 207,516 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 192,235 miles

slight play n/s inner rack end

Pass 21 Jul 2018 175,929 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 157,169 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 138,633 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 124,181 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 108,754 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,797 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,197 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,293 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 55,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 50,311 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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W261 PNL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W261 PNL, 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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W261 PNL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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