CarVerify

Free Car Check

X429 WCU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

273,037 mi
Last recorded273,037 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 WCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 273,037 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 263,768 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 253,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner sill starting to corred

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner sill starting to corred

Pass 20 Aug 2015 240,096 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 240,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 226,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 211,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 195,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 181,820 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 168,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 154,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 138,521 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 124,734 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 109,744 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 109,744 miles

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

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X429 WCU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X429 WCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X429 WCU?

You can check the full history of X429 WCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X429 WCU registered?

X429 WCU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X429 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X429 WCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X429 WCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X429 WCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.