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X262 WAU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,494 mi
Last recorded175,494 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX262 WAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 175,494 miles

Front both shockers have travel

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front shocker has movement in upper attachment

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2018 175,491 miles

Front Position lamp not working both o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a))

Front both shockers have travel

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front shocker has movement in upper attachment

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 173,079 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Offside Front Inner inner arms slight play

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 168,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front steering arm slight play

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 162,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Two steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 159,363 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 155,730 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 152,409 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 148,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 148,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 145,691 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 140,802 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 137,095 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 120,029 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 97,285 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 97,285 miles

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

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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X262 WAU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X262 WAU, 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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X262 WAU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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