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W885 GSO

2000 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,423 mi
Last recorded153,423 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 GSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 153,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 145,201 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise new brake discs and pads fitted to o/s n/s front

advise new track rod end fitted to o/s/f

advise rear part of n/s main brake pipe been repalced

advise slight corrosion to parts of o/s main brake pipe

Fail 5 Jun 2013 145,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 141,566 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 141,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 134,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 128,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 119,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 107,042 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 95,811 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,095 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 82,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust centre pipe corroded & leaking

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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W885 GSO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W885 GSO, 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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W885 GSO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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