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W642 FWL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,421 mi
Last recorded193,421 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 FWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 193,421 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 193,417 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 192,699 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

complete exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

coolent radiator bottom cradle very corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs showing signs of deterioration

nearside front sill corroded

oil cooler radiator showing signs of deterioation

rear axle beam getting very corroded

timing belt due?

vehicle showing dense smoke from rear exhaust on road test

Pass 15 Nov 2010 181,336 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolent radiator lower securing crossmember showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres showing 3mm and offside front showing 3mm and worn on inside edge

nearside front headlight unit and offside front indicator unit slightly insecure

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc showing signs of pitting

timing belt due to be changed?

unable to see most of rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe

Pass 27 Nov 2009 168,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine undertray damaged

front bumper lower valance damaged

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

unable to see rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe[above diesel tank]

Fail 23 Nov 2009 168,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine undertray damaged

front bumper lower valance damaged

nearside front tyre showing 2mm and worn on edges

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

unable to see rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe[above diesel tank]

engine turbo showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Nov 2008 150,663 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front bumper lower trim damaged

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

nearside rear brake caliper handbrake arm showing signs of sticking

rear sections of nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

unable to see rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe [above diesel tank]

Fail 20 Nov 2008 150,661 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front bumper lower trim damaged

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

nearside rear brake caliper handbrake arm showing signs of sticking

rear sections of nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

unable to see rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe [above diesel tank]

Pass 21 Nov 2007 117,438 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 117,438 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 107,663 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 107,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front strut top mounts slightly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2006 92,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 92,509 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W642 FWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W642 FWL, 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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W642 FWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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