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X732 BYD

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,574 mi
Last recorded147,574 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX732 BYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 147,574 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 147,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 138,773 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside track rod

Fail 3 Jul 2013 138,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 2 Jul 2012 127,188 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 117,834 miles

rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

slight play in offside track rod

Fail 13 Jul 2011 117,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 9 Jul 2010 106,513 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,222 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)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2009 98,222 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,563 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 88,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,916 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,950 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 64,834 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 64,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X732 BYD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X732 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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X732 BYD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2000.

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