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W579 GWL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,766 mi
Last recorded100,766 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 GWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,378 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,569 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,231 miles

Advise:- Both rear tyres 3mm

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,106 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,232 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 65,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2009 58,686 miles

Engine management light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,686 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,094 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 47,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,062 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,355 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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W579 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W579 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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What year was W579 GWL registered?

W579 GWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W579 GWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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