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W485 TRP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

264,205 mi
Last recorded264,205 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 TRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 264,205 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 259,691 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 259,691 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 253,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 241,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 228,909 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 210,958 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 191,873 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 173,851 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

O/S/R TYRE LOW

SLIGHT LEAK FROM EXHAUST PIPE

Fail 19 Jun 2012 173,851 miles

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

N/S/F BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE LOW

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM EXHAUST PIPE

Pass 30 Jun 2011 155,361 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 28 Jun 2010 137,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 116,613 miles

n/s/f brake pads getting low n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2008 99,277 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 86,003 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,058 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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W485 TRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W485 TRP, 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 W485 TRP registered?

W485 TRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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