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W472 KJV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,197 mi
Last recorded170,197 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 170,197 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 170,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear handbrake lever does not return to stop

Pass 8 Sep 2016 154,512 miles

both front anti roll bar links worn

both front tyres worn

slight binding in rear brakes

Fail 8 Sep 2016 154,512 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front anti roll bar links worn

both front tyres worn

slight binding in rear brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2015 140,833 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 140,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing damaged

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 137,568 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 137,072 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2014 123,400 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)

both rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 100,408 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

childseat fitted rear

Fail 29 Jun 2011 88,318 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack.(rack end)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,318 miles

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack.(rack end)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f wheel damaged on inner rim

o/s/r wheel damaged on inner rim

Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,753 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,568 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,431 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 46,431 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

clutch pedal has no anti slip rubber

Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,578 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 KJV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KJV, 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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W472 KJV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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