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W997 UMX

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,666 mi
Last recorded114,666 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 UMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,666 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 114,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,061 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 99,368 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,790 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 95,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,160 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 91,160 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,207 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 85,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

auxhillary drive belt condition poor (cracking).

Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 70,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 70,710 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 70,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,822 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

fronr number plate deteriating

niosey rear brakes

Fail 4 Dec 2006 60,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

fronr number plate deteriating

niosey rear brakes

Pass 8 Dec 2005 50,564 miles

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

nail in tyre

niosey rear brakes

rear number plate cracked

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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W997 UMX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W997 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 W997 UMX registered?

W997 UMX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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