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X673 BYD

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,909 mi
Last recorded150,909 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX673 BYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 150,909 miles

Front Exhaust pipe cracked

Front Slight play in both driveshafts

Nearside Front Slight play in steering

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Slight play play in steering/suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2025 149,090 miles

Slight exhaust leak at front pipe

Slight play in steering

Pass 24 Sep 2024 147,530 miles

Front Exhaust pipe slight leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Slight play in track arm

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly and brake pads low

Pass 2 Oct 2023 143,598 miles

Nearside Slight play in track arm

Pass 5 Oct 2022 139,266 miles

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

Nearside Slight play in steering

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 136,053 miles

Nearside Slight play in track arm

Offside Headlight weak output and patterns

Fail 7 Oct 2021 136,053 miles

Nearside Slight play in track arm

Offside Headlight weak output and patterns

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 132,565 miles

Offside Weak headlight pattern

Rear Brake discs corroded and pads low

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both steering track arms

Fail 8 Oct 2020 132,565 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Weak headlight pattern

Rear Brake discs corroded and pads low

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both steering track arms

Pass 3 Oct 2019 129,777 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in track arm

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Rear Brake pads getting low and discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 125,510 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm bush split

Rear brake pads getting low and discs corroded

Slight oil leak

Slight play in nearside track arm

Pass 3 Oct 2017 120,643 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm bush worn

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in nearside track arm

Pass 12 Sep 2016 115,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres heavily worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Sep 2016 115,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,288 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 108,288 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,616 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly soft

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,345 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,747 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,341 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 35,474 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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X673 BYD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X673 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 X673 BYD registered?

X673 BYD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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