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W868 VGJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,067 mi
Last recorded38,067 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW868 VGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2019 38,067 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 22,652 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 22,652 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 10,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 3,670 miles

N/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Pass 31 Jul 2015 253 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 83,810 miles

Front brake hoses slightly perishing

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 83,809 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake hoses slightly perishing

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,294 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,355 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,041 miles

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

ns inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

osr outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,817 miles

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

hazard warning lamps have a intermittant fault

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure and leaking

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,150 miles

off side drive sharft inner c/v boot clip loose

Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside inner driveshaft gaitor insecure

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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W868 VGJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W868 VGJ, 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 W868 VGJ registered?

W868 VGJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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