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W853 RMR

2000 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,654 mi
Last recorded67,654 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 RMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,654 miles

Rear indicators faded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,449 miles

Rear axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,273 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,264 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 49,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,076 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,739 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 48,739 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,494 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,464 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,468 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,951 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,578 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 22,649 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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W853 RMR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W853 RMR, 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 W853 RMR registered?

W853 RMR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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