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W982 MHE

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,326 mi
Last recorded127,326 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 MHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 127,326 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 127,324 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 121,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 114,259 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 114,259 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 107,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 107,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 103,422 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 103,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,862 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 90,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,049 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 81,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,338 miles

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

rear tyres

Fail 19 Mar 2010 72,338 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,360 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 49,117 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 49,117 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,791 miles

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

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

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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W982 MHE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W982 MHE, 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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W982 MHE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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