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W782 OPN

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,908 mi
Last recorded123,908 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW782 OPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 123,908 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 112,307 miles

both rear shockabsorber casings broken,suspension components+brake ferrules corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,887 miles

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

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

brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,rear shockabsorbers casings broken,brake discs wearing+pads

Fail 7 Jan 2011 102,875 miles

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

brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,rear shockabsorbers casings broken,brake discs wearing+pads

Pass 18 Dec 2009 95,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock covers broken

Fail 9 Dec 2009 95,054 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

injury in middle of screen\security of nsr shock cover

Pass 8 Jan 2009 87,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2009 87,767 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2007 77,581 miles

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

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

advise childrens seats o/s/r & n/s/r seat belts not tested

Fail 21 Dec 2007 77,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise childrens seats o/s/r & n/s/r seat belts not tested

Fail 13 Dec 2006 63,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 63,472 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 55,826 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W782 OPN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W782 OPN, 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 W782 OPN registered?

W782 OPN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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