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X266 BDV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,667 mi
Last recorded135,667 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 BDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 135,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,835 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 126,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,772 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 118,772 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 111,448 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 111,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 102,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 102,997 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,393 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,302 miles

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

front brake pads low.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 89,302 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake pads low.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 80,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,201 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 74,201 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 46,269 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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X266 BDV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X266 BDV, 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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X266 BDV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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