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W791 TVV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,999 mi
Last recorded155,999 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW791 TVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 155,999 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 155,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2014 147,229 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 143,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 138,634 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 138,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 129,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre low tread

rear paqds low

slight play in rack

Pass 29 Jun 2010 120,093 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 107,287 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 107,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 96,273 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 742,314 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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W791 TVV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W791 TVV, 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 W791 TVV registered?

W791 TVV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W791 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W791 TVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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