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W818 TVV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

287,341 mi
Last recorded287,341 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 TVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 287,341 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux belt tensioner noisy

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 13 Jan 2014 287,341 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux belt tensioner noisy

inner tie rods have excessive play

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 4 Jan 2013 275,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing down

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear brake dics scored

Fail 2 Jan 2013 275,774 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s rear brake dics scored

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing down

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 264,725 miles

Both headlights have stone chips

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Front brake pads wearing down

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s headlight misty

n/s rear passenger door does not open from inside or outside

Fail 12 Dec 2011 264,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both headlights have stone chips

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Front brake pads wearing down

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s headlight misty

n/s rear passenger door does not open from inside or outside

Pass 24 Sep 2010 251,601 miles

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

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

Suspected Diff fault in gearbox

Pass 14 Oct 2009 240,347 miles

Suspect vehicle may have a gearbox/Diff fault

Pass 10 Sep 2008 222,943 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 222,943 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 206,866 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 206,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2006 186,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 186,758 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 TVV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TVV, 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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W818 TVV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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