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W529 GBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,647 mi
Last recorded130,647 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 GBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 130,647 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

outer edges of nearside front tyre worn

Pass 27 Apr 2016 127,778 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 127,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 124,699 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 124,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 120,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2013 114,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

disc and pads front and rear well worn,slight play o/s /f tie rod.o/s/f/tyre worn inner edge.n/s/f/lower arm rear bush.

Pass 10 May 2012 108,277 miles

MIL is on

Pass 13 May 2011 100,591 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 91,449 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 82,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 73,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,655 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 52,254 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 41,092 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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W529 GBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W529 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 W529 GBW registered?

W529 GBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W529 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W529 GBW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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