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X694 BAJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,785 mi
Last recorded145,785 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX694 BAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 145,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 137,981 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 137,943 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 130,191 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 124,282 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 124,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 113,978 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,545 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

x2 front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 100,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

x2 front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,885 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 94,884 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,286 miles

front discs scored

Fail 18 Nov 2011 76,285 miles

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

front discs scored

Pass 19 Nov 2010 73,090 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,401 miles

Advise all brake pipes covered with grease inspected best i can.

Advise under tray loose at one corner.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 69,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise all brake pipes covered with grease inspected best i can.

Advise under tray loose at one corner.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,542 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,804 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 60,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 55,939 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 55,939 miles

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

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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X694 BAJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X694 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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X694 BAJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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