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W566 ACY

2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,194 mi
Last recorded77,194 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi77,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 ACY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,194 miles

195/60/15 tyres fitted to front axel--195/65/15 to rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 77,194 miles

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

195/60/15 tyres fitted to front axel--195/65/15 to rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 73,668 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 73,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 69,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

discs worn

Fail 12 Jun 2010 69,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,480 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 57,619 miles

225/50/15 tyres on rearaxel------205/60/15 on front

Fail 3 May 2008 57,619 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

225/50/15 tyres on rearaxel------205/60/15 on front

Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 47,652 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Glxi?

Based on 749 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Stop lamp not working 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Registration plate lamp not working 20
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W566 ACY is a 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 77,652 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 Glxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W566 ACY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Octavia Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W566 ACY is a 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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