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W874 JBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

227,604 mi
Last recorded227,604 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 JBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 227,604 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 227,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 220,765 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

manufacturer fitted under-trays obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 211,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 211,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 202,570 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 202,570 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 194,224 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 194,189 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 188,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight roughness felt from both nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2011 183,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 178,900 miles

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

o/s front sill coated in thick sealant unable to carry out complete structural check

Fail 28 Apr 2010 178,879 miles

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

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

o/s front sill coated in thick sealant unable to carry out complete structural check

Pass 13 Apr 2009 160,530 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 135,735 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 115,615 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 97,008 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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W874 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W874 JBW, 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 W874 JBW registered?

W874 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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