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W559 GWL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,673 mi
Last recorded97,673 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 GWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,673 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 97,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,511 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 94,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,176 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,851 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,056 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 44,337 miles

slight wear in antiroll arm bushes

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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W559 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 W559 GWL, 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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W559 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W559 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W559 GWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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