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W294 EGC

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

148,215 mi
Last recorded148,215 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 EGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2014 148,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake discs corroding

variuos body panels damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2013 136,619 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres getting low

chips in front windscreen

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r light lense broken

oil leak ?

rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 30 Jul 2013 136,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres getting low

chips in front windscreen

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r light lense broken

oil leak ?

rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 31 Jul 2012 122,409 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chips in front windscreen

engine light on

exhaust deteriorating

fuel and temp and rev gauges not working

mixed tyre speed ratings

oil leak ?

slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes

Fail 30 Jul 2012 122,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chips in front windscreen

engine light on

exhaust deteriorating

fuel and temp and rev gauges not working

mixed tyre speed ratings

oil leak ?

slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes

Pass 16 May 2011 105,669 miles

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

cracks in front windscreen

oil leak ?

rear wiper blade split

slight bind both rear brakes

Fail 16 May 2011 105,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cracks in front windscreen

oil leak ?

rear wiper blade split

slight bind both rear brakes

Fail 3 Jun 2010 86,434 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2010 86,434 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,906 miles

advice tracking check

number plates deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,906 miles

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

advice tracking check

number plates deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2008 67,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 24 May 2007 59,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r bump stop broken

Fail 24 May 2007 59,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 30 May 2006 53,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake servo vacumm hoses have several cracks recommend-replace

centre exhaust mount broken

rear no.plate delaminating

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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W294 EGC is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W294 EGC, 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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W294 EGC is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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