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W395 DPU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

373,651 mi
Last recorded373,651 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW395 DPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 373,651 miles

condition and performance both front shockers

condition o/s/f rear wishbone bush

corrosion and wear both front brake disc's inner faces

corrosion and wear both rear brake disc's

lift in both front top suspension mountings

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2015 373,651 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)

condition and performance both front shockers

condition o/s/f rear wishbone bush

corrosion and wear both front brake disc's inner faces

corrosion and wear both rear brake disc's

lift in both front top suspension mountings

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2014 360,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

all doos self lock was able to open all doors when tested

Pass 12 Jun 2013 328,089 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 295,423 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 266,845 miles

Slight play in n/s & o/s inner rack joints

Pass 18 Jun 2010 236,209 miles

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

Slight play in both track control arms

both front discs slightly distorted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 207,528 miles

Slight play in offside steering trackrod inner balljoint

Pass 12 Jun 2008 179,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 179,291 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 150,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Very slight play in n /s/f hub assembley

Fail 26 May 2006 121,025 miles

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

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

back of both front discs showing signs of corrosion

both rear discs showing signs of corrosion and wear

Pass 26 May 2006 121,025 miles

back of both front discs showing signs of corrosion

both rear discs showing signs of corrosion and wear

Pass 21 Jun 2005 99,352 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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W395 DPU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W395 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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W395 DPU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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