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W361 DPU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,857 mi
Last recorded185,857 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 DPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 185,857 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 185,857 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 174,775 miles

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 19 Nov 2015 174,775 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 17 Oct 2015 174,768 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 165,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Nov 2013 158,753 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 158,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 152,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 142,173 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges and close to limit

Pass 30 Jun 2010 132,209 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 24 Jun 2009 120,492 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 120,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 108,627 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 108,627 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,928 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 95,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 82,801 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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W361 DPU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W361 DPU, 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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W361 DPU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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