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W234 FBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,202 mi
Last recorded97,202 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 FBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 97,202 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 89,631 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,466 miles

Nearside Front body seal damaged

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Inner cv boot worn letting grease out

Offside Front Inner tyre heavily worn

Offside child seat fitted in rear

front and rear indicators showing white light

lamba sensor disconnected

Nearside Rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded (not leaking during test and after being cleaned off)

Offside Rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded,plastic casing expanded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipe rubbing/taping sub frame (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front body seal damaged

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Inner cv boot worn letting grease out

Offside Front Inner tyre heavily worn

Offside child seat fitted in rear

front and rear indicators showing white light

lamba sensor disconnected

Nearside Rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded (not leaking during test and after being cleaned off)

Offside Rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded,plastic casing expanded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,666 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,941 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 75,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,091 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,310 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,295 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 69,295 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,451 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 66,451 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,389 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,588 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,792 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,945 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,875 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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W234 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 W234 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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W234 FBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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