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W797 AKM

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,161 mi
Last recorded123,161 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 AKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2013 123,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 123,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 117,058 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 24 Feb 2012 117,058 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

Fail 28 Mar 2011 105,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 88,915 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 71,958 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 71,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,450 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 554,450 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,991 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 42,991 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,441 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 32,441 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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W797 AKM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W797 AKM, 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 W797 AKM registered?

W797 AKM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W797 AKM safe to buy?

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