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W596 HGV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,010 mi
Last recorded178,010 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 HGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 178,010 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 155,905 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 134,217 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 113,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 94,764 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 72,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

plastic inner arch liners front and rear unable to fully examine

Pass 17 Jun 2005 64,117 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 63,803 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W596 HGV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W596 HGV, 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 W596 HGV registered?

W596 HGV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W596 HGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W596 HGV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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