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W346 OSA

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,291 mi
Last recorded126,291 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 OSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 126,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 126,290 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,603 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 119,603 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 114,722 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has small free play ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on body side rusty near flexy hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 111,061 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 111,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,592 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,224 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 95,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 79,657 miles

n/s/f inner track rod play/wear evident

n/s/r shock shroud/damper stop insecure

p/brake long travel

rear brake pipes corroded

rear index plate faded

track rod end boots deeply perished

Pass 31 May 2014 78,566 miles

rear exhaust blowing corroded

rear index plate faded

slight play in track rods and lower swivel

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,340 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage due to underinflation

Fail 15 Jun 2013 76,304 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage due to underinflation

Pass 9 Jun 2012 73,669 miles

front suspension/chassis corroded

n/s/r seat belt re-coil lazy

o/s/f and n/s/f inner track rods worn

o/s/r slight brake binding

rear index plate faded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine vac hose split

n/s/f wiper worn

o/s/r brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2011 71,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine vac hose split

n/s/f wiper worn

o/s/r brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 69,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 66,085 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,955 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 61,955 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 55,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 55,696 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 51,044 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 46,314 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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W346 OSA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 W346 OSA, 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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W346 OSA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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