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W504 AFV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,717 mi
Last recorded122,717 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW504 AFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2012 122,717 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both wiper blades deterioating

rear coil springs rusty

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2012 122,717 miles

both wiper blades deterioating

rear coil springs rusty

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 29 Oct 2011 112,071 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to retrackt

slight play in steering on nearside

Pass 2 Nov 2010 104,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

grease on some brake pipes

lift in both front suspension tops when jacked

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

some perishing on nearside rear tyre walls

some play /wear in nearside steering inner tie rod end

Fail 22 Oct 2010 104,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

grease on some brake pipes

lift in both front suspension tops when jacked

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

some perishing on nearside rear tyre walls

some play /wear in nearside steering inner tie rod end

Pass 19 Oct 2009 97,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 91,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brakes slightly out of balance

front disc brakes rusted and pitted

nearside and offside front strut top bushes worn and some lift when jacked up

nearside and offside front tyres perished and cracking

nearside and offside front tyres worn to legal limit(1.6mm at time of test)

nearside and offside rear seatbelts slow to recoil

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear disc brakes rusted and pitted almost to half way across surface

Pass 5 Nov 2007 80,934 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 71,662 miles

nearside front disc pads low

offside rear brake disc corroded on inside edge

some brake pipes greased

some lift in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 2 Nov 2006 71,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front disc pads worn low

offside rear brake disc corroded on inside edge

some brake pipes greased

some lift in both front suspension tops when jacked

Pass 1 Nov 2005 59,209 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

brake pipes greased

some lift in both front suspension tops when jacked

Fail 17 Oct 2005 58,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

brake pipes greased

some lift in front suspension top mounts when jacked

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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W504 AFV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W504 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 W504 AFV registered?

W504 AFV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W504 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W504 AFV shows 12 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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