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W969 DHJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,271 mi
Last recorded142,271 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 DHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 142,271 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2017 142,266 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside Tie rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside Tie rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 132,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jun 2016 132,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 123,188 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 123,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 113,065 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 100,402 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,402 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 73,363 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 65,759 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 57,571 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 53,072 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 44,588 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,403 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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W969 DHJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W969 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.

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What year was W969 DHJ registered?

W969 DHJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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