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W949 JBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,412 mi
Last recorded145,412 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 JBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 145,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 138,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 130,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 126,320 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 117,007 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 117,007 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 106,115 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2009 96,763 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,606 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 89,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play at steering arms

Pass 10 May 2007 66,156 miles

centre exhaust rubber worn

o/s steering rack balljoint has slight play

Fail 10 May 2007 66,156 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

centre exhaust rubber worn

o/s steering rack balljoint has slight play

Pass 25 May 2006 51,624 miles

slight play in off side front track rod arm

Pass 26 May 2005 44,590 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 44,589 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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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W949 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 W949 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W949 JBW registered?

W949 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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