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W462 BEC

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,584 mi
Last recorded149,584 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 BEC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2018 149,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 141,421 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 141,421 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 131,426 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 131,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 128,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 121,522 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 114,932 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 114,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 108,599 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 108,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 102,465 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 96,526 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,239 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 80,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 80,939 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 63,589 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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W462 BEC is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W462 BEC, 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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W462 BEC is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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