2000 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Petrol · W118 JBJ
2000 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 87,404 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W118 JBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 87,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W118 JBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Skoda Octavia (W118 JBJ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W118 JBJ Mileage History
- 16/01/202379,914 mi
- 18/01/202482,269 mi+2,355 mi
- 17/01/202583,727 mi+1,458 mi
- 17/01/202583,727 mi
- 16/01/202687,404 mi+3,677 mi
Average of roughly 2,496 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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