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W913 JBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,456 mi
Last recorded162,456 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW913 JBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 162,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion both front inner sills

Fail 29 Jan 2020 162,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion both front inner sills

Pass 13 Dec 2018 152,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on both front inner sills

Pass 29 Dec 2017 143,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 135,133 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 127,323 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 118,692 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 118,690 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,259 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 110,104 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 98,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,190 miles

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

cam belt ?

number plate has slight damage

Fail 28 Sep 2011 93,190 miles

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

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

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

cam belt ?

number plate has slight damage

Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,561 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 92,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,372 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 17 Aug 2007 79,841 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 60,893 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 60,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W913 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W913 JBW, 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 W913 JBW registered?

W913 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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