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W917 TRF

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,918 mi
Last recorded103,918 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 TRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 103,918 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 99,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,170 miles

both side anti-roll bar bushes worn

both side front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

front brake discs worn and corroded

scratch to windscreen

Pass 11 May 2010 92,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight dammage to parking brake release button

Fail 8 May 2010 92,710 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight dammage to parking brake release button

Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,182 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 79,665 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 79,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 56,765 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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W917 TRF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W917 TRF, 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 W917 TRF registered?

W917 TRF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W917 TRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W917 TRF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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