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W281 URD

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

137,951 mi
Last recorded137,951 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 URD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2022 137,951 miles

Central Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Too loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements De-laminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 130,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play nearside and offside steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 130,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play nearside and offside steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 125,036 miles

nearside and offside steering rack ends slight play

slight play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,717 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 112,717 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,148 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm inner rear bush worn

Fail 24 Feb 2017 108,148 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm inner rear bush worn

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 103,466 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Feb 2016 103,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 102,079 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 102,079 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,749 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,845 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,332 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 85,332 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,160 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 83,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 75,875 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 75,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,959 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 53,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,271 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 46,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 46,186 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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W281 URD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W281 URD, 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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W281 URD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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