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W862 BVX

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,309 mi
Last recorded81,309 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 BVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,309 miles

EMISSIONS JUST PASSED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Front INDIACATOR LENS CRACKED

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front BUMPER TAPED OVER

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm - WORN SMOOTH ON BOTH EDGES - BORDER LINE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SCREECHING NOISE COMING FROM REAR BRAKES - WHEN HAND BRAKE APPLIED

Fail 17 Mar 2016 81,309 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EMISSIONS JUST PASSED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Front INDIACATOR LENS CRACKED

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL ON MIN

Offside Front BUMPER TAPED OVER

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm - WORN SMOOTH ON BOTH EDGES - BORDER LINE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SCREECHING NOISE COMING FROM REAR BRAKES - WHEN HAND BRAKE APPLIED

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

play in offside front suspention tops

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,261 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front wing bumper damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,310 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,055 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,898 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,902 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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W862 BVX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W862 BVX, 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 W862 BVX registered?

W862 BVX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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