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W354 OFG

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

261,764 mi
Last recorded261,764 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 OFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 261,764 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light misting on rear shock absorbers

long parking brake travel

o/s parking brake weak

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

suspension going soft

Pass 10 Mar 2012 256,291 miles

long parking brake travel

o/s parking brake weak

oil leak

play in steering rack arms

slight exhaust blow at cat

Pass 12 Mar 2011 250,227 miles

all four tyres worn to limit on edges

long parking brake travel

n/s/f drop link slight play

number plates faded

o/s/r brake slight binding

slight exhaust blow after cat

Pass 13 Mar 2010 238,568 miles

long parking brake travel

rear number plate faded

wiper blade ends split

Pass 19 Mar 2009 231,726 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 231,712 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 225,363 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 214,838 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 211,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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W354 OFG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W354 OFG, 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 W354 OFG registered?

W354 OFG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W354 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W354 OFG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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