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W961 DHJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,251 mi
Last recorded71,251 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 DHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank strap corodeing slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,330 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,761 miles

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

discs slightly worn and pitted

front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,934 miles

front and rear brake disc's worn and rusted

Fail 4 Jul 2011 58,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake disc's worn and rusted

noise from nsf wheel on rbt

Pass 10 May 2010 53,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 47,137 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 47,137 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2008 37,573 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,476 miles

front and rear brakes noisy

hazard switch sticking intermittant

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2006 29,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 29,490 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W961 DHJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W961 DHJ, 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 W961 DHJ registered?

W961 DHJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W961 DHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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