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W449 RMR

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

262,132 mi
Last recorded262,132 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 RMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 262,132 miles

Brake performance not tested front tyres (3.7.A.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short tow bar (1.9.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s/r (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance n/s/r on limit (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s/r on limit (1.1.A.3b)

o/s and n/s sill / sill lips damaged / corroded

o/s/f Seat belt webbing worn but not affecting the operation of the belt

Pass 4 Apr 2016 257,479 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/f on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 257,471 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/f on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 250,143 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 250,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 243,108 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 238,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 217,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 175,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 138,107 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,995 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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W449 RMR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W449 RMR, 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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W449 RMR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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