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W462 TDV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,676 mi
Last recorded151,676 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 TDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 151,676 miles

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

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

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 149,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 149,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 146,149 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 146,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 142,239 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 136,469 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 131,600 miles

nearside front tie rod (steering rack end) has minor play

wipers not working on all settings

Pass 13 Jan 2012 126,491 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear brakes 72 percent out of balance

Fail 11 Jan 2012 126,484 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear brakes 72 percent out of balance

Pass 12 Jan 2011 120,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 114,764 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 107,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 101,684 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 93,268 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 84,258 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 84,158 miles

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

osf tyre worn inner edge within limits

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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W462 TDV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W462 TDV, 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 W462 TDV registered?

W462 TDV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W462 TDV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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