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W798 RRB

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,997 mi
Last recorded147,997 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 RRB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 147,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 141,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 141,229 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 125,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 125,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jun 2014 110,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,899 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 94,899 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,219 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 80,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 52,419 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,915 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,588 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,623 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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W798 RRB is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W798 RRB, 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 W798 RRB registered?

W798 RRB is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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