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W735 VLO

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,257 mi
Last recorded83,257 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW735 VLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 83,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,653 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2013 56,830 miles

emissions lambda reading close to limit

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,092 miles

rear number plate showing signs of wear

Pass 4 May 2011 49,558 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 49,540 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,477 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 45,477 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 40,768 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 36,599 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 32,318 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 32,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,898 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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W735 VLO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 W735 VLO, 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 W735 VLO registered?

W735 VLO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W735 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W735 VLO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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