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W284 SMW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

257,509 mi
Last recorded257,509 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 SMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 257,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 257,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 239,506 miles

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked/damaged

slight earthing fault o/s/r lamp cluster

slight play in rack

stonechip n/s screen

Fail 7 Jun 2016 239,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked/damaged

slight earthing fault o/s/r lamp cluster

slight play in rack

stonechip n/s screen

Pass 14 Apr 2015 217,692 miles

stonechip in offside headlamp

Fail 10 Apr 2015 217,689 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

stonechip in offside headlamp

Pass 27 Jun 2014 205,188 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 187,465 miles

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH 3MM OF TREAD LEFT GHANGE SOON

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner section

offside front headlight glass slighty damaged

small stone chip in nearside section of windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2013 187,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH 3MM OF TREAD LEFT GHANGE SOON

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner section

offside front headlight glass slighty damaged

small stone chip in nearside section of windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2012 170,844 miles

0ffide front headlamp glass slighty damaged/cracked

slight stone chip in nearside section of windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2011 154,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake slight brake bind

strong advise offside front headlamp glass cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2011 154,121 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake slight brake bind

strong advise offside front headlamp glass cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2010 138,356 miles

.. nearside/offside front suspention top mounts slight movement

.. offside front headlamp glas slighty cracked

/.. offside/nearside front tyres slight wear on inner sections

Fail 29 Jun 2010 138,356 miles

.. nearside/offside front suspention top mounts slight movement

.. offside front headlamp glas slighty cracked

/.. offside/nearside front tyres slight wear on inner sections

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 121,318 miles

. nearside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 3-4mm of tread left

Fail 3 Jul 2008 105,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 105,247 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,307 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 56,059 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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W284 SMW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W284 SMW, 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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W284 SMW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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