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W537 UMV

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,185 mi
Last recorded106,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW537 UMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 106,185 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 106,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 93,959 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 93,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 76,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 64,119 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 64,117 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 153,400 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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W537 UMV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W537 UMV, 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 W537 UMV registered?

W537 UMV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2000.

Is W537 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W537 UMV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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