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W297 AGJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,866 mi
Last recorded69,866 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 AGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 69,866 miles

battery clamp slightly loose(strong advise)

both front indicators starting to emit white light(strong advise)

both inner cv gaiters starting to leak grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

engine top cover and partial undertray fitted

nearside rear valve stem perished(strong advise)

offside beam image slightly poor

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode and pads slightly lower than nearside due to slight brake bind(strong advise)

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs

slight damage to front of nearside sill

slight dye stains evident on lower a/c pipe to condenser

slight oil stain on nearside front shocker

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in nearside front suspension leg top mount

Pass 3 May 2012 69,085 miles

inspection light on

Fail 2 May 2012 67,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

inspection light on

Pass 9 May 2011 65,887 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2010 64,197 miles

advise front wiper blades

Pass 6 May 2009 59,967 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 56,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both front wiper blades

advise child seat fitted off-side rear

advise front brake disc wear

advise front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 May 2008 56,246 miles

advise both front wiper blades

advise child seat fitted off-side rear

advise front brake disc wear

advise front tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,808 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 51,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,516 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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W297 AGJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W297 AGJ, 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 W297 AGJ registered?

W297 AGJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W297 AGJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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