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W718 RPB

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,318 mi
Last recorded197,318 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 RPB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 197,318 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 197,317 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

faults with towbar - no lights working through the socket

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 May 2011 189,497 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 189,497 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 178,655 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 178,655 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear bump stops are deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2009 153,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2009 153,362 miles

both rear bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2008 123,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 101,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 81,598 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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W718 RPB is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W718 RPB, 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 W718 RPB registered?

W718 RPB is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W718 RPB safe to buy?

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