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W487 ULK

2000 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,439 mi
Last recorded60,439 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 ULK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,439 miles

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

rear exhaust mounts split

Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,525 miles

front number plate split

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2006 52,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front number plate split

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear number plate deteriorated

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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W487 ULK is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W487 ULK, 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 W487 ULK registered?

W487 ULK is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W487 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W487 ULK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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