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W317 GWL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,857 mi
Last recorded87,857 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 GWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 87,857 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,280 miles

Engine warning light on

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,695 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 81,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,501 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,114 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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W317 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W317 GWL, 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 W317 GWL registered?

W317 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2000.

Is W317 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W317 GWL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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