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W425 RBU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,868 mi
Last recorded96,868 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW425 RBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,868 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,231 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 83,231 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,457 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 69,670 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,306 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,814 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,072 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,789 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 44,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,788 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,052 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,025 miles

nail in front offside tyre

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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W425 RBU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W425 RBU, 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 W425 RBU registered?

W425 RBU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W425 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W425 RBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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