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W707 JWL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,783 mi
Last recorded204,783 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW707 JWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 204,783 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 202,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 196,784 miles

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

front headlights damaged

n/s/r tyre deformed

Pass 15 Aug 2011 189,181 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

slight lift at both front strut top mounts

Pass 18 Aug 2010 179,396 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 179,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 170,266 miles

handbrake travel

nearside headlamp damaged

offside headlamp slightly damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2009 170,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake travel

nearside headlamp damaged

offside headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2009 165,329 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 144,266 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 144,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 117,124 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside headlamp cracked

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2007 117,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2006 92,705 miles

AS FIRST SHEET

Fail 22 Feb 2006 92,705 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear shocker covers loose

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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W707 JWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W707 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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W707 JWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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