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W359 OSW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

240,191 mi
Last recorded240,191 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 OSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 240,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 240,185 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 230,901 miles

Ball joint has slight play Drumsticks both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 220,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 210,467 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 210,455 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 197,148 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 178,877 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 178,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 171,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2011 160,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 144,133 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 123,347 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 106,929 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 76,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 60,446 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 60,323 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W359 OSW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W359 OSW, 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 W359 OSW registered?

W359 OSW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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