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W538 GBW

2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,021 mi
Last recorded66,021 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi77,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 GBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,509 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 63,295 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 55,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 55,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Glxi?

Based on 749 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Stop lamp not working 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Registration plate lamp not working 20
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W538 GBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 77,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Glxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W538 GBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Octavia Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W538 GBW registered?

W538 GBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W538 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 GBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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