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W309 AJB

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,327 mi
Last recorded113,327 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 AJB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 113,327 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,688 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS WORN

Fail 30 Nov 2018 107,552 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS WORN

Pass 16 Dec 2017 102,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 97,747 miles

Play in rack ends

Fail 18 May 2016 97,724 miles

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

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

Play in rack ends

Pass 15 May 2015 92,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 92,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,996 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2014 87,902 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,644 miles

N/S/R Wheel tight to turn

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 82,547 miles

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

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

N/S/R Wheel tight to turn

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,209 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,161 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,701 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,247 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,738 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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W309 AJB is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W309 AJB, 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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W309 AJB is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2000.

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