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W358 BAV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,246 mi
Last recorded86,246 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 BAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,246 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 86,224 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 83,795 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 83,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 81,496 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre is splitting open inbetween the tread

Fail 6 Feb 2015 81,437 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre is splitting open inbetween the tread

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,025 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,909 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

centre brake light has 1 bulb not working

Fail 19 Jan 2012 70,909 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

centre brake light has 1 bulb not working

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,993 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,252 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 55,252 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 52,617 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,617 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,017 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 48,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 43,459 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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W358 BAV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 W358 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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W358 BAV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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