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X37 BWP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,428 mi
Last recorded198,428 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX37 BWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 198,428 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 198,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 193,510 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 193,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 191,247 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 191,247 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 183,541 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

offside rear tyre cracking

visible pattern only on outer edges of both front tyres

Fail 23 Aug 2012 183,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

offside rear tyre cracking

visible pattern only on outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2011 179,418 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 179,418 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 176,801 miles

o/s rear tyre showing signs of cracks in tread o/k at test

Fail 10 Aug 2010 176,801 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s rear tyre showing signs of cracks in tread o/k at test

Pass 25 Aug 2009 174,273 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

both rear tyres cracking but ok at test

exhaust emissions near limit

Pass 26 Aug 2008 167,996 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2007 160,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 151,167 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 131,716 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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X37 BWP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X37 BWP, 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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X37 BWP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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