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2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,543 mi
Last recorded87,543 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 BAN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,543 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 87,543 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,018 miles

Offside Rear wheel has a slight brake bind

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear sill end has damage

Fail 27 Jun 2016 85,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy steel 1 piece unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy steel 1 piece unit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel has a slight brake bind

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear sill end has damage

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,547 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 82,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,451 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,803 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,160 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,811 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 70,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,534 miles

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not operating from its rest position.

Offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,217 miles

Offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Two high level brake light bulbs not working

Uneven rear tyre wear.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 65,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Two high level brake light bulbs not working

Uneven rear tyre wear.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,071 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 59,055 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,870 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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W272 BAN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W272 BAN, 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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W272 BAN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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