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W492 WGD

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,327 mi
Last recorded94,327 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 WGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 94,327 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2021 94,325 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 92,921 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,799 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,474 miles

front screen cracked.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,387 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,767 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,517 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 86,517 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,276 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 77,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 56,403 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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W492 WGD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W492 WGD, 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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W492 WGD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W492 WGD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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