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W878 RWP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,912 mi
Last recorded191,912 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 RWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 191,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 191,912 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 184,503 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear seats not in use at time of test

tailgate struts do not hold tailgate in raised position

Fail 8 Apr 2017 184,503 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear seats not in use at time of test

tailgate struts do not hold tailgate in raised position

Pass 14 Apr 2016 178,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to wear indicator

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both tailgate struts incapable of holding tailgate open

Fail 12 Apr 2016 178,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to wear indicator

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both tailgate struts incapable of holding tailgate open

Pass 4 Mar 2015 170,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 162,309 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2014 162,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 154,976 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2013 154,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 143,039 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2011 135,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 2 Mar 2010 126,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 126,005 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 117,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 109,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 99,863 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 99,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 89,469 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 RWP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W878 RWP, 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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W878 RWP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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