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W829 RUX

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

206,192 mi
Last recorded206,192 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW829 RUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 206,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 199,940 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 192,387 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 182,520 miles

both front top shocker mounts have slight play

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

offside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

slight play in steering rack

tow bar requires attention soon

Pass 11 Dec 2010 171,795 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 157,906 miles

centre exhaust mounting requires attention soon

clutch pedal requires attention soon

front exhaust section has a slight blow

nearside front indicator lens slightly damaged

nearside outersill slightly damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2009 157,906 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

centre exhaust mounting requires attention soon

clutch pedal requires attention soon

front exhaust section has a slight blow

nearside front indicator lens slightly damaged

nearside outersill slightly damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2008 138,150 miles

exhaust (cat) blowing

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front outer sill sl ightly damaged

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside front wishbone back bush slightly perished

oil level on minimum

Pass 28 Nov 2007 122,283 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 106,825 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 92,366 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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W829 RUX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W829 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 W829 RUX registered?

W829 RUX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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