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W283 JBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,706 mi
Last recorded175,706 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 JBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 175,706 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 161,146 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 145,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 145,180 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 129,736 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 129,736 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 116,580 miles

airbag light on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 107,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 100,856 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 89,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2007 78,674 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 78,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,110 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 69,099 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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W283 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W283 JBW, 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 W283 JBW registered?

W283 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W283 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W283 JBW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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