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W516 GBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,117 mi
Last recorded94,117 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 GBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,117 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,525 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 87,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 77,290 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,183 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,783 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 66,772 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,375 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 60,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,989 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 51,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,444 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 40,966 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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W516 GBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W516 GBW, 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 W516 GBW registered?

W516 GBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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