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X654 BYD

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,648 mi
Last recorded49,648 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX654 BYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 49,648 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 48,750 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 48,725 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 45,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 42,722 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,460 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,970 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 40,487 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,134 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,640 miles

O/S REAR TYRE WORN

Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,689 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,177 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S REAR TYRE WORN

REAR No PLATE DETERIORATING

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,776 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,501 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,915 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,301 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 28,280 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,461 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,532 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,954 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 16,039 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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X654 BYD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X654 BYD, 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 X654 BYD registered?

X654 BYD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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