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W972 HJO

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,609 mi
Last recorded100,609 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 HJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,609 miles

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorating

Offside Front tyre close to limit

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perishing

front brake hoses perishing

front brake hoses perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2018 100,609 miles

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorating

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perishing

front brake hoses perishing

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 97,332 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,999 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 93,612 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,910 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 87,601 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 87,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 84,528 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,946 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,383 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 73,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 62,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,455 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 59,455 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,524 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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W972 HJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W972 HJO, 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 W972 HJO registered?

W972 HJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W972 HJO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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