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W573 GWL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,819 mi
Last recorded129,819 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW573 GWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 129,819 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps poor beam pattern

Pass 8 Oct 2015 122,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate loose at one end

Fail 1 Oct 2015 122,247 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate loose at one end

Pass 8 Oct 2014 119,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 111,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 111,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 105,158 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 97,044 miles

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

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

centre silencer support bracket not attached but system still fully supported

Pass 16 Oct 2010 90,439 miles

both rear discs slightly corroded

centre silencer exhaust hanger broken but system still fully supported

Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,044 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 85,044 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 79,058 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 79,058 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 74,763 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 72,922 miles

childs seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear across tread.

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear across tread.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 53,758 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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W573 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W573 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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W573 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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