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W78 HWL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,812 mi
Last recorded113,812 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 HWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,812 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe and offside rear radius arm brake pipe starting to corrode.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 113,618 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

nearside front to rear brake pipe and offside rear radius arm brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken

front & rear discs coroding

nail in rear tyre nearside

offside front tyre wearing inner edges

slight play rack end offside

Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,203 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs coroding

slight play rack end offside

Fail 13 Nov 2014 101,203 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs coroding

slight play rack end offside

Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,972 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,038 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 75,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,209 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,971 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 54,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,042 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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W78 HWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W78 HWL, 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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W78 HWL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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