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W474 BRN

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,629 mi
Last recorded121,629 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 BRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 121,629 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 121,629 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,758 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,081 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,297 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,885 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 43,885 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,220 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,159 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,864 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,364 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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W474 BRN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W474 BRN, 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 W474 BRN registered?

W474 BRN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W474 BRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W474 BRN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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