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W704 JWL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,906 mi
Last recorded171,906 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 JWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 171,906 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 171,903 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 169,054 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 28% (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 169,051 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 163,708 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 163,708 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 141,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 141,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Axle beam cracked CORRODED (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 25 Nov 2015 128,111 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 128,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 120,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 113,939 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 107,369 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 107,364 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,574 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 99,569 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 91,462 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 91,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2009 84,275 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,848 miles

advisorys stand from previous test

Fail 10 Dec 2008 76,843 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s rack arm joint slighty worn

Fail 13 Dec 2007 70,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,113 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 60,074 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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W704 JWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W704 JWL, 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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W704 JWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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