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X681 BAJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

302,334 mi
Last recorded302,334 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX681 BAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 302,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Oct 2016 302,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Oct 2015 295,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 285,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

osf ball joint slight play

osf track rod end slight play

slight free play on the osf track arm

Pass 23 Sep 2013 277,742 miles

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

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

front windows cren scratch/scrape

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r lamp lens cracked but no white light visible

o/s/r tyre rubber cracking/perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 265,761 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 256,502 miles

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

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

O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH WORN

Pass 11 Oct 2010 249,970 miles

NSF TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

X2 REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 3 Oct 2009 236,418 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 236,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 218,874 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 200,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 183,883 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 183,883 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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X681 BAJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X681 BAJ, 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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X681 BAJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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