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W391 BAV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,276 mi
Last recorded164,276 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 BAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 164,276 miles

air bag warning light on bith front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2012 164,198 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light on bith front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 154,069 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 146,184 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Slight freeplay in offside inner track rod ball joint.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 137,710 miles

Air bag light on

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

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

Slight play in os steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2008 128,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 115,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 107,989 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 103,056 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

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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W391 BAV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W391 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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What year was W391 BAV registered?

W391 BAV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W391 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W391 BAV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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