2000 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · W598 GBW
2000 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 140,576 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W598 GBW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2023
- 140,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W598 GBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Skoda Octavia (W598 GBW) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
W598 GBW Mileage History
- 15/09/2022137,569 mi
- 18/09/2023140,576 mi+3,007 mi
Average of roughly 2,983 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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