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W538 HRT

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,763 mi
Last recorded146,763 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 HRT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 146,763 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 146,756 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 140,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 140,778 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 132,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 121,154 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 111,356 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 111,351 miles

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 102,773 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 102,773 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 101,004 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 94,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2007 82,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 73,478 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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W538 HRT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W538 HRT, 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 W538 HRT registered?

W538 HRT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W538 HRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 HRT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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