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W503 KJV

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,356 mi
Last recorded221,356 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 KJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 221,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules are corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 221,317 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules are corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 219,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules

Fail 12 Mar 2021 219,387 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules

Pass 10 Mar 2020 216,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules

Pass 25 Mar 2019 210,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules

Fail 25 Mar 2019 210,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules

Pass 28 Mar 2018 201,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 186,025 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 185,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 174,908 miles

N/S rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 171,443 miles

O/S/R tyre is unevenly worn

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 171,274 miles

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

O/S/R tyre is unevenly worn

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 163,102 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 163,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 156,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 150,147 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 143,493 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 137,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 128,775 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 124,181 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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W503 KJV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W503 KJV, 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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W503 KJV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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