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W146 FBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

202,155 mi
Last recorded202,155 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 FBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 202,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both front sills (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 197,953 miles

both sides outer sill to floor pan damaged

nearside rear brake pipe corroded before hose

offside outer cv joint gaiter perished

Fail 26 Oct 2016 197,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides outer sill to floor pan damaged

nearside rear brake pipe corroded before hose

offside outer cv joint gaiter perished

Pass 8 Sep 2015 193,187 miles

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

both front outer sills to floor pan damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2014 187,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 175,899 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 175,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 168,446 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 168,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 155,006 miles

Both rear shock shrouds seperated from bump stops

Both sils damaged at front

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

lower part of rear seat missing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 155,003 miles

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

Both rear shock shrouds seperated from bump stops

Both sils damaged at front

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

lower part of rear seat missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 146,024 miles

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

wipers deterriating

Pass 28 Aug 2009 133,673 miles

Damage to both front floor to inner sills

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

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2009 133,662 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Damage to both front floor to inner sills

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

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 16 May 2008 122,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 112,269 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 103,861 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 103,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 88,289 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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W146 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W146 FBW, 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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W146 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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