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W878 RLS

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,312 mi
Last recorded127,312 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 RLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 127,312 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 120,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 116,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 113,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 107,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 100,982 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 94,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 94,055 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 86,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 86,586 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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W878 RLS is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W878 RLS, 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 W878 RLS registered?

W878 RLS is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W878 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W878 RLS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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