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W356 KFW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,415 mi
Last recorded204,415 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 KFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 204,415 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner sill slight damage

n/s/f side mirror is coverd in duck tape

x4 inner arches covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 197,807 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 189,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 177,424 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engin e our gear box mounting may be worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 165,212 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 153,344 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 153,344 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 139,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 120,507 miles

advise offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift

Fail 15 Feb 2008 120,506 miles

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

advise offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift

Pass 20 Feb 2007 99,865 miles

qffside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust covers adrift

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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W356 KFW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W356 KFW, 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 W356 KFW registered?

W356 KFW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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