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W985 UMX

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,248 mi
Last recorded250,248 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 UMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 250,248 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 250,248 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 240,652 miles

airbag light on

slight wear nearside and offside steering arms.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 240,652 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

airbag light on

slight wear nearside and offside steering arms.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 232,841 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 224,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 224,973 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 218,064 miles

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

wear on inside ofoffside front tyre.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 209,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 202,889 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 195,693 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 187,723 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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W985 UMX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W985 UMX, 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 W985 UMX registered?

W985 UMX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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