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W899 AKM

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,808 mi
Last recorded98,808 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 AKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 98,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,510 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 92,460 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 89,955 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2013 86,759 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 86,759 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,875 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 81,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,360 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 65,360 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,223 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,605 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,846 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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W899 AKM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W899 AKM, 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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W899 AKM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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