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W54 OSM

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,910 mi
Last recorded94,910 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 OSM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,910 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 94,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 93,291 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,001 miles

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

travel on foot pedal

Fail 13 Sep 2007 90,001 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 203,642 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 203,641 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 167,139 miles

battery insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2006 167,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

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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W54 OSM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W54 OSM, 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 W54 OSM registered?

W54 OSM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W54 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W54 OSM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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