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W438 MDT

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,199 mi
Last recorded102,199 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 MDT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,299 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 94,665 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2019 94,665 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,791 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,090 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

play in steering rack at o\s

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,831 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,492 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 54,492 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,799 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 48,799 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,513 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,485 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,838 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,732 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,908 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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W438 MDT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W438 MDT, 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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W438 MDT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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