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W542 NGU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

152,687 mi
Last recorded152,687 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 NGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 152,687 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 150,712 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axal (1.1.11 (c))

eml on

Fail 10 May 2023 150,712 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axal (1.1.11 (c))

eml on

Pass 23 May 2022 148,869 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2021 147,250 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 147,250 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 144,648 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 144,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 141,472 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml light on

Fail 22 May 2019 141,466 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml light on

Pass 15 May 2018 138,123 miles

EML IS ON

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear bump stops are broken

Fail 15 May 2018 138,123 miles

EML IS ON

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear bump stops are broken

Pass 23 May 2017 131,096 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 131,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2016 123,448 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 114,887 miles

o/s/r bump stop perrished

Fail 27 May 2015 114,887 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop perrished

Pass 17 May 2014 106,716 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 106,716 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2013 101,081 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 101,081 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 91,554 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2011 84,522 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 76,579 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 76,579 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 68,848 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 68,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2008 58,711 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 58,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007

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

n/s/r brake is binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2006 37,236 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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W542 NGU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W542 NGU, 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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W542 NGU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2000.

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