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W708 JWL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,847 mi
Last recorded184,847 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 JWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 184,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 184,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 166,246 miles

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 28 Sep 2012 157,136 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 146,530 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 133,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 123,944 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 123,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 113,663 miles

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

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

o/s/f headlight glass cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2007 101,842 miles

..... offside front headlamp glass cracked † † †...... nearside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 82,679 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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W708 JWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W708 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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What year was W708 JWL registered?

W708 JWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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