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W865 TVV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

265,024 mi
Last recorded265,024 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW865 TVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 265,024 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

lower gearbox mounting bush split.

both front wishbone round bushes split.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 263,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

lower gearbox mounting bush split.

both front wishbone round bushes split.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 244,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 244,702 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 225,626 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2009 225,626 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 209,214 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 191,160 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front inner c.v gaiter split

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008 191,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front inner c.v gaiter split

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2008 166,629 miles

Battery insecure

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 166,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Battery insecure

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 143,448 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2007 143,027 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2006 118,920 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 118,830 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 118,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 94,945 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2006 94,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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W865 TVV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W865 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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W865 TVV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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