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W414 VGO

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,345 mi
Last recorded142,345 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 VGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 142,345 miles

Drivers seat belt does not fully retract

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 16 Feb 2016 142,286 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drivers seat belt does not fully retract

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 129,431 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 129,431 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 98,219 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 98,219 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,177 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,272 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 70,587 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 70,585 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,216 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 61,272 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 61,263 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 54,195 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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W414 VGO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W414 VGO, 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 W414 VGO registered?

W414 VGO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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