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W803 VDF

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,252 mi
Last recorded76,252 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW803 VDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,252 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,369 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 74,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,129 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,021 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,656 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,958 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 65,958 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,227 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Apr 2013 45,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,662 miles

n/s/f tyre cracks developed

o/s/f tyre cracks developed

o/s/r tyre cracks developed

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,251 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,050 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,676 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,540 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,319 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,151 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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W803 VDF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W803 VDF, 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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W803 VDF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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