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W976 PPD

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

261,981 mi
Last recorded261,981 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 PPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 261,981 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 252,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 252,224 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst section has been patched (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box bracket broken & centre sleeve clamp corroded through (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both blades clips broken (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 247,925 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 247,925 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 233,302 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 233,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 212,326 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 212,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 197,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 197,119 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 177,838 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 177,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 159,826 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 159,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 145,415 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs outer edges corroded

n/s steering arm from rack slight play in inner ball socket

plastic covers fitted to both headlamps not affecting beam or light output

Fail 18 Nov 2008 132,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded on outer edges

n/s steering arm slight play in inner ball socket

n/s/r brake disc outer surface poor condition

slight drag to o/s/rear brake not affecting brake efficiency

Pass 18 Nov 2008 132,295 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded on outer edges

n/s steering arm slight play in inner ball socket

n/s/r brake disc outer surface poor condition

slight drag to o/s/rear brake not affecting brake efficiency

Pass 22 Nov 2007 118,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs outer edges corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2007 118,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs outer edges corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2006 102,275 miles

As previous advise sheet except brake no longer binding.

Fail 14 Nov 2006 102,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding a bit.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate bit dirty.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 83,249 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Nov 2005 83,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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W976 PPD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W976 PPD, 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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W976 PPD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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