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W472 CBL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,864 mi
Last recorded124,864 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 CBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 124,864 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 124,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,982 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 111,982 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,628 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 95,621 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,512 miles

nearside front pads slightly low

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,581 miles

both front and rear no plate slightly dirty

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,311 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 74,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,166 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 67,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,637 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 59,637 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 52,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,248 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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W472 CBL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W472 CBL, 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 W472 CBL registered?

W472 CBL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W472 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W472 CBL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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