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W818 NWV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

343,332 mi
Last recorded343,332 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 NWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 343,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 333,509 miles

rear indicators faded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet safety catch damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2013 325,433 miles

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

nearside front wheel outer rim slightly damaged

slightly low effort nearside handbrake

Pass 2 Apr 2012 321,168 miles

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2012 321,168 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2011 315,626 miles

nearside headlamp glass damaged

nearside inner end of steering rack worn

Fail 1 Apr 2011 315,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside headlamp glass damaged

nearside inner end of steering rack worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 310,623 miles

nearside inner end of steering rack worn

Fail 19 Apr 2010 310,621 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nearside inner end of steering rack worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 303,810 miles

slight play nearside inner end of rack and pinion

Fail 25 Mar 2009 303,810 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play nearside inner end of rack and pinion

Pass 13 Oct 2007 292,866 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 292,866 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 274,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 268,380 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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W818 NWV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W818 NWV, 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 W818 NWV registered?

W818 NWV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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