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X399 BNH

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

186,449 mi
Last recorded186,449 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 BNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 186,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 186,449 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 176,808 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 176,807 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 168,894 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 168,890 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 160,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 160,478 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 160,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 13 Nov 2015 147,586 miles

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,449 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 124,372 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 124,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 115,697 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 115,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,455 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 106,455 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,930 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 94,922 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops split

front number plate cracked

light corrosion around rear axle

n/s/rear tyre stepping on inner edge

o/s/front wiper blade torn

rear washer inop

Fail 28 Aug 2009 83,992 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear bump stops split

front number plate cracked

light corrosion around rear axle

n/s/rear tyre stepping on inner edge

nail in o/s/rear tyre

o/s/front wiper blade torn

rear washer inop

Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,853 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,336 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 64,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

LONG H/BRAKE==REAR INDICATORS/OSF GOING WHITE==NS DISC INNER FACE CORRODED==SLIGHT WEAR IN ROLL BAR==REAR BLADE SPLIT==SLIGHT LIFTING NSR TYRE TREAD==ENG COVERS /LOOSE/DAMAGED

Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,741 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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X399 BNH is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 X399 BNH, 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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X399 BNH is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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