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W879 VAW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,535 mi
Last recorded180,535 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 VAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 180,535 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 162,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 140,511 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 112,505 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 112,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,577 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 80,208 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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W879 VAW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W879 VAW, 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 W879 VAW registered?

W879 VAW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W879 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W879 VAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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