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W588 DBH

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,418 mi
Last recorded194,418 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 DBH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 194,418 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

both rear bump stops deteriated

stone chip in head witch doesnt affect the head lamp aim

Fail 9 May 2012 194,414 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

both rear bump stops deteriated

stone chip in head witch doesnt affect the head lamp aim

Fail 13 May 2011 176,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 176,109 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 155,310 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 129,647 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 May 2009 129,647 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 May 2008 114,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 100,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 87,592 miles

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

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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W588 DBH is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W588 DBH, 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 W588 DBH registered?

W588 DBH is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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