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W773 PFT

2000 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

99,033 mi
Last recorded99,033 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW773 PFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 99,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 94,393 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 94,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 89,989 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2021 89,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 89,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,781 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,607 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 70,607 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 70,420 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,643 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted only partial seat belt check carried out

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 8 Jan 2016 63,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear child seat fitted only partial seat belt check carried out

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,117 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Offside rear brake binding

Play in nearside front steering arm

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2013 50,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tow bar elec fault

Fail 1 Oct 2012 44,886 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tow bar elec fault

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,561 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 32,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,757 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,606 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 27,606 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,504 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 16,716 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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W773 PFT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 W773 PFT, 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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W773 PFT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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