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W869 VGJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,714 mi
Last recorded88,714 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW869 VGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,149 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 73,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,351 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/f mirror broken

Pass 13 Aug 2011 63,892 miles

Large dent in o/s sill panel

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,677 miles

ADVISE - O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGE

ADVISE - O/S/F MIRROR BROKEN

ADVISE - REAR DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE - REG PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT

Fail 11 Aug 2010 58,677 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE - O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGE

ADVISE - O/S/F MIRROR BROKEN

ADVISE - REAR DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE - REG PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,541 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,241 miles

front reg plate cracked

o/s outer sill bent

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Jul 2008 48,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front reg plate cracked

o/s outer sill bent

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2007 43,763 miles

1.front reg plate cracked †2.n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges †3.o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge †4.bind on n/s/r brake †5.rear brake pads very thin †6.large amount of travel on footbrake †7.o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge †8.o/s outer sill bent

Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,791 miles

advise front reg plate cracked

advise o/s/f sill damage

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s/r tyre very worn on inner edge

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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W869 VGJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W869 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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W869 VGJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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