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W687 SFP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

258,711 mi
Last recorded258,711 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW687 SFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 258,711 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 241,550 miles

Oil leak

slight light interaction on the rear

slight play in steering rack ends

some bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2013 241,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight light interaction on the rear

slight play in steering rack ends

some bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2012 217,657 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 217,657 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 May 2011 189,985 miles

brake pipes are in plastic coating hard to inspect on test

n/s/r tyre is on twi

some bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2011 189,985 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes are in plastic coating hard to inspect on test

n/s/r tyre is on twi

some bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2010 164,731 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

very slight play in front d bushes

Pass 12 May 2009 137,215 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 137,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 112,283 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 89,025 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 88,187 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,581 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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W687 SFP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W687 SFP, 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 W687 SFP registered?

W687 SFP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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