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W475 VGY

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,648 mi
Last recorded95,648 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 VGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 95,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear of Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 73,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 68,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 62,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 56,726 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 51,338 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 44,478 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 35,889 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,500 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 28,500 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,689 miles

centre exhaust bracket poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 8 May 2009 19,020 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 19,020 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 16,105 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 14,263 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 11,950 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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W475 VGY is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W475 VGY, 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 W475 VGY registered?

W475 VGY is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W475 VGY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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