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W781 VDF

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,285 mi
Last recorded132,285 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 VDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 132,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 43,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 125,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 114,808 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 104,056 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 92,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 92,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 80,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,187 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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W781 VDF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W781 VDF, 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 W781 VDF registered?

W781 VDF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W781 VDF safe to buy?

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