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W817 RUX

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,877 mi
Last recorded125,877 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 RUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 125,877 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 121,752 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Mar 2009 110,994 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2008 93,571 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2007 78,071 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 77,686 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

front and rear number plates non standard but legible, initial movement n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2006 67,290 miles

number plates faded but legible

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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W817 RUX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W817 RUX, 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 W817 RUX registered?

W817 RUX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W817 RUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W817 RUX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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