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W597 EWX

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

259,179 mi
Last recorded259,179 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 EWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 259,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 259,133 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 254,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 254,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BULB REPLACED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 249,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 242,298 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 230,037 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 217,538 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 203,638 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 191,443 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 182,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 172,084 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 165,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 156,185 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 138,295 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 111,780 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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W597 EWX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W597 EWX, 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 W597 EWX registered?

W597 EWX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W597 EWX safe to buy?

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