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2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Lpg 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,642 mi
Last recorded161,642 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 BAN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 161,642 miles

Both steering rack gaiters badly twisted/deformed.

Engine management check lamp on permenently.

Engine oil level below minimum.

Exhaust cat welded and leaking gases slightly.

Exhaust deteorated.

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

Wiper arms poor/not returning to off position.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 161,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both steering rack gaiters badly twisted/deformed.

Engine management check lamp on permenently.

Engine oil level below minimum.

Exhaust cat welded and leaking gases slightly.

Exhaust deteorated.

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

Wiper arms poor/not returning to off position.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 145,139 miles

Front disc service brakes recorded 24% imbalance.

Near side registration lamp has less than 50% light source illuminating.

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 144,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front disc service brakes recorded 24% imbalance.

Near side registration lamp has less than 50% light source illuminating.

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

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

Flat wiper blades fitted which are causing the wiper arms to foul each other.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 131,125 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 110,655 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 110,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 103,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 86,764 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 86,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 81,067 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 81,067 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 73,025 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exterior off vehicle dirty.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 64,195 miles

Offside headlight lense cracked.

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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W276 BAN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W276 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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W276 BAN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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