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W489 TRP

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,388 mi
Last recorded154,388 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 TRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 154,388 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 150,064 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 146,889 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 143,630 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 141,397 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 141,397 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 139,249 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 139,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 134,844 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

both rear shock absorber dustcovers loose

Pass 18 Jun 2009 125,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 111,795 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 98,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 84,331 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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W489 TRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W489 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W489 TRP registered?

W489 TRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W489 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 TRP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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