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W971 JBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

522,293 mi
Last recorded522,293 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 JBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 522,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve joint rotted out..../ (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to engine oil SEVERLY OVERFILLED / and exhaust leaks.... (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working all jets inop' ........... (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding severe binding.......... (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR bag light on.... (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges very worn....... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated TO BE DONE before retest.... (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn almost to cordes........ (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front indicator lens missing....

Offside Rear lamp lens broken....

Pass 13 Oct 2020 125,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 122,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 120,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 118,963 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 117,515 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,907 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,689 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 111,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 111,726 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 109,368 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,368 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 105,792 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,655 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 98,973 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all discs corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2006 77,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades in poor condition, but still clear the screen

Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades in poor condition, but still clear the screen

Pass 16 Jun 2005 67,462 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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W971 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W971 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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W971 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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