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W508 AKM

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,893 mi
Last recorded140,893 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 AKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 140,893 miles

as test no. 293589267153

Fail 18 Jun 2007 140,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

minor play in front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

rear wheel rims not matching

small hole in offside rear indicator lense

Pass 16 Jun 2006 112,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both registration plates poor condition

fuel tank stained

nearside rear tyre tread worn to limit

offside rear tyre worn on edges (raised tread pattern)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 112,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

both registration plates poor condition

fuel tank stained

nearside rear tyre tread worn to limit

offside rear tyre worn on edges (raised tread pattern)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 97,972 miles

both registration plates poor condition

fuel tank stained

wipers poor

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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W508 AKM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W508 AKM, 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 W508 AKM registered?

W508 AKM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is W508 AKM safe to buy?

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