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W385 VDF

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,850 mi
Last recorded120,850 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 VDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 120,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 May 2016 120,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2015 116,966 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 116,966 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 111,145 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 111,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,141 miles

n/s/f tyre small split in sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,713 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,713 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,431 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 85,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 78,574 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,574 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 73,454 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,046 miles

exhaust - centre mounting broken

front wishbone's rear bushes worn n/s and o/s

rear bump stops broken

Pass 1 Jul 2006 53,054 miles

front discs look well worn and slightly corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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W385 VDF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W385 VDF, 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 W385 VDF registered?

W385 VDF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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