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W842 HDX

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,927 mi
Last recorded112,927 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW842 HDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2024 112,927 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading 29 (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear meatal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Advise both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock casing also upper bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Advise NEAR FAIL (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock casing also upper bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Advise both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 108,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 105,102 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 105,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,818 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))

gearbox bottom rear mounting has play

Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))

gearbox bottom rear mounting has play

Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,168 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,056 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 91,056 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 88,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes discs slightly pitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,690 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,574 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,983 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 63,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,546 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,784 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,544 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,673 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)

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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W842 HDX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W842 HDX, 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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W842 HDX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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