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W895 OTS

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,582 mi
Last recorded169,582 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW895 OTS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 169,582 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 158,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 149,073 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 140,856 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 130,304 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 130,304 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 119,162 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 119,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 105,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 93,706 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 82,158 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 82,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2006 66,509 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 66,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2005 54,042 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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W895 OTS is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W895 OTS, 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 W895 OTS registered?

W895 OTS is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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