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X229 BBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,224 mi
Last recorded119,224 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 BBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 119,224 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 119,223 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 115,366 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2012 115,366 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 105,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 105,610 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,155 miles

o/s front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 3 Sep 2009 99,154 miles

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

o/s front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 83,261 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 73,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X229 BBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X229 BBW, 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 X229 BBW registered?

X229 BBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X229 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X229 BBW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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