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W78 OSM

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,455 mi
Last recorded125,455 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 OSM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 125,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

near side front blade split

near side rear drum scraping noise recommend further inspection ie internal brake check

rear number plate has water damage

Pass 5 Nov 2010 119,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2010 119,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2010 119,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 110,229 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 104,501 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 96,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 85,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 69,188 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 69,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front indicators faded.

off side front tyre centre 3mm. †near side front tyre edges 3 & 5 mm, centre 3mm. †

slight leak at front of exhaust system.

stone chip in windscreen nearside.

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 OSM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W78 OSM, 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 W78 OSM registered?

W78 OSM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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