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W49 AFV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,575 mi
Last recorded148,575 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 AFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 148,575 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 148,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 143,334 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 143,334 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 137,912 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 131,791 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 131,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 124,047 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 124,046 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 117,124 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 117,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 108,920 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 108,920 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 100,884 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 61,948 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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W49 AFV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W49 AFV, 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 W49 AFV registered?

W49 AFV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2000.

Is W49 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W49 AFV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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