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W91 BAW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,015 mi
Last recorded190,015 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW91 BAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 190,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 189,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 178,610 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

exhaust front pipe corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 178,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 177,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 174,107 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 174,107 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 171,721 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 177,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/rear tyre low on air

Pass 9 May 2011 168,845 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 166,435 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 163,902 miles

both rear shock absorbers shrouds adrift

Fail 13 May 2009 163,902 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear shock absorbers shrouds adrift

Pass 13 May 2008 160,585 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 160,582 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shock absorbers have shrouds loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2007 156,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 151,545 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 151,544 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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W91 BAW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W91 BAW, 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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W91 BAW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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