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W371 DWR

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,075 mi
Last recorded133,075 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 DWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 133,075 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 133,075 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 132,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 132,201 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 132,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 131,750 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 131,579 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 131,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 131,395 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 130,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 130,796 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 130,167 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 129,758 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,758 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 129,444 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 129,127 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 129,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high REFLECTOR INSECURE ADJUSTER INOPERATIVE (1.8)

N/S/R TYRE 3MM

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY IN OPERATION

O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE FLUCTUATING

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED ON INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 13 Jan 2015 127,398 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 126,094 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 126,094 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,716 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 124,716 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 122,994 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 122,994 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 120,425 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 116,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 116,927 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 108,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 91,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,147 miles

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 70,147 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,030 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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W371 DWR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W371 DWR, 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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W371 DWR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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