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S4 EBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,640 mi
Last recorded137,640 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 EBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 137,640 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 125,543 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 125,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 119,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 119,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 112,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 106,279 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 106,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 94,435 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 94,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 81,344 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2007
Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,853 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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S4 EBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S4 EBW, 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 S4 EBW registered?

S4 EBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is S4 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 EBW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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