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W363 BAV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,619 mi
Last recorded156,619 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW363 BAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 156,619 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rears + nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2024 156,612 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rears + nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 145,504 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rears + nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 145,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rears + nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 137,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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W363 BAV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W363 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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W363 BAV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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