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W242 BOA

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,542 mi
Last recorded128,542 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 BOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 128,542 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 128,542 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 118,983 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 118,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 112,462 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 112,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 107,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 101,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 96,672 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 88,679 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 88,679 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 83,465 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,465 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,131 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 81,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 72,930 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 72,928 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 58,778 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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W242 BOA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W242 BOA, 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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What year was W242 BOA registered?

W242 BOA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W242 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 BOA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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