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W38 DGE

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,873 mi
Last recorded64,873 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 DGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,873 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 63,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,234 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,681 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 60,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,809 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,741 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,546 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,683 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,405 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,336 miles

nearside door mirror not secured properly

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,376 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,010 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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W38 DGE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W38 DGE, 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 W38 DGE registered?

W38 DGE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W38 DGE shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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