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W987 JBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,941 mi
Last recorded185,941 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 JBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 185,941 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 185,934 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve insecure

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 181,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 181,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 176,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe and front box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 176,028 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie rod end (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe and front box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 168,902 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 168,901 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 161,064 miles

steering rack inner joints - play

Pass 10 Dec 2014 152,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 146,618 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 146,615 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 137,931 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 130,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 120,858 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 120,858 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 111,650 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 101,424 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 101,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 91,022 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 80,630 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 70,895 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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W987 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W987 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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W987 JBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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