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W977 JBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

265,912 mi
Last recorded265,912 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW977 JBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 265,912 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 254,380 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 239,189 miles

n/s reg light dim

o/s/r tyre cracked inner tread

Pass 5 Mar 2013 220,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 211,575 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 203,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 182,340 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 165,247 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 145,771 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 145,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 126,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 106,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,870 miles

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

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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W977 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W977 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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What year was W977 JBW registered?

W977 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W977 JBW safe to buy?

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