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W409 PRG

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,931 mi
Last recorded178,931 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 PRG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 178,931 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 175,981 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 175,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 16 May 2015 170,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 170,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 168,157 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 167,055 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 167,055 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 161,528 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 161,528 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 158,863 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 158,863 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 157,310 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 154,080 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 150,704 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 147,471 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 147,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 143,215 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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W409 PRG 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 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 W409 PRG, 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 W409 PRG registered?

W409 PRG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W409 PRG safe to buy?

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