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W883 JBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,470 mi
Last recorded142,470 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 JBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 142,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 136,470 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

engine management light on!

slight movement in offside steering arm!

Pass 23 Dec 2011 132,993 miles

advise slight play in offside rack

Fail 23 Dec 2011 132,993 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

advise slight play in offside rack

Pass 10 Sep 2010 124,837 miles

Advise rear offside tyre worn on inside edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2010 124,837 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Advise rear offside tyre worn on inside edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 114,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear bump stops broken

engine management light staying on

gearbox noisey in operation

Fail 7 Sep 2009 114,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear bump stops broken

engine management light staying on

gearbox noisey in operation

Pass 8 Sep 2008 106,529 miles

Nail in rear tyre

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind when rotated

Fail 8 Sep 2008 106,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind when rotated

Pass 3 Sep 2007 95,728 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 95,728 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 86,114 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 86,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W883 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W883 JBW, 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 W883 JBW registered?

W883 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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