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W733 HBD

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,617 mi
Last recorded144,617 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW733 HBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 144,617 miles

bonnet wont open

Fail 1 Dec 2022 144,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet wont open

Pass 27 Nov 2021 142,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 142,468 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 141,978 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 138,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 136,801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 132,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 128,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 117,085 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 109,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 105,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 101,671 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,591 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 96,859 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,895 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 88,895 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,598 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 79,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light illuminated

offside headlight holed not affection beam pattern at time of test

rear brake discs badly scored

Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,536 miles

engine management light iluminated

front brake discs badly worn

rear brake discs scored

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Feb 2007 69,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light iluminated

front brake discs badly worn

rear brake discs scored

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,049 miles

Engine management light on

Engine oil level low on arrival

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2006 59,049 miles

Engine management light on

Engine oil level low on arrival

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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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W733 HBD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W733 HBD, 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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W733 HBD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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