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W731 SVG

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,834 mi
Last recorded74,834 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW731 SVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,081 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,295 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 67,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,738 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 59,689 miles

Front offside tyre has a cut in the tread but within test requirements, also tread deteriating on same tyre.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,689 miles

Front offside tyre has a cut in the tread but within test requirements, also tread deteriating on same tyre.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,057 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear number plate deteriorated.

slight leak from front silencer.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,938 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,588 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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W731 SVG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W731 SVG, 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 W731 SVG registered?

W731 SVG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W731 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W731 SVG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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