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W117 KBD

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,248 mi
Last recorded114,248 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 KBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,248 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing uneven

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r lower coil spring broken on the very end

Fail 22 Oct 2012 114,086 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

exhaust system corroded

all coil springs corroded

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

o/s/r lower coil spring broken on the very end

Pass 17 Nov 2011 105,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 105,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,893 miles

advise rear reg plate

Fail 13 Dec 2010 94,893 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear reg plate

Pass 18 Dec 2009 84,776 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear outer seat belts occupied by child seats

Fail 16 Dec 2009 84,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear outer seat belts occupied by child seats

Pass 21 Nov 2008 74,222 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 74,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine un der tray loose

Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,259 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 50,690 miles

small amount of play in the offside front top shock absorber bush

Fail 1 Nov 2005 50,685 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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W117 KBD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W117 KBD, 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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W117 KBD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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