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W734 JDA

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,405 mi
Last recorded132,405 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW734 JDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 132,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

play in both front steering rack inner joints

slight bind to offside rear brake

Fail 24 Sep 2015 132,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

play in both front steering rack inner joints

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 26 Sep 2014 122,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 26 Sep 2014 122,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 20 Sep 2013 112,014 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

movement in both steering rack ends

Fail 20 Sep 2013 112,014 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

movement in both steering rack ends

Pass 17 Sep 2012 104,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 80,827 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,043 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,128 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,961 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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W734 JDA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W734 JDA, 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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W734 JDA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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