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W984 RRU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,812 mi
Last recorded208,812 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW984 RRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 208,812 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner steering arms have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 208,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached o/s/f lower arm bush to chassis (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner steering arms have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 202,943 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Offside Front bottom arm bush splitting

Rear subframe bushes splitting

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jan 2017 191,104 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 185,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside & nearside front tyre valves are slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2016 185,670 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside & nearside front tyre valves are slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 185,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 178,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 178,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 165,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 150,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 150,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 136,541 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 136,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 124,094 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 124,094 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 111,262 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jan 2009 97,854 miles

Both wipers split

Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 68,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 47,203 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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W984 RRU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W984 RRU, 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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W984 RRU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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