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W578 GWL

2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,880 mi
Last recorded138,880 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi77,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 GWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 138,880 miles

The tranmission seems to have a fault which could be dangerous or maybe not !!

Pass 2 Dec 2010 131,776 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 113,902 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 113,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 105,307 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 105,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 93,425 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 93,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2005 77,624 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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W578 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W578 GWL, 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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W578 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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