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W349 BAV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

295,059 mi
Last recorded295,059 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 BAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 295,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 288,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount is worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount is worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 282,390 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 282,383 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 277,247 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 277,218 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 271,799 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 271,788 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 265,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate is damaged and should be replaced

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 265,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate is damaged and should be replaced

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 261,738 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 258,208 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 254,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

advise front wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 28 Feb 2013 254,265 miles

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

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

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

advise front wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 27 Feb 2012 251,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 238,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 238,985 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 224,190 miles

slihght play detected at steering wheel\security of rear shockabsorber covers

Pass 27 Feb 2009 204,277 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread approaching legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2008 180,655 miles

some slight play in steering rack.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 180,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

some slight play in steering rack.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 156,605 miles

play in steering, suspect tie-rod knuckle joints, not quite enough play at wheel to reject! †front brake pads wearing low, 6000miles approx"! †rear brake application uneven!

screen chipped lower zone A! †offside headlamp lens cracked! †nearside rear shock starting to weep, & bump stop shroud broken away! †

Pass 27 Feb 2006 130,981 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside inner rack joint some play

some play on both front wheel bearings

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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W349 BAV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W349 BAV, 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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W349 BAV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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