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X885 BNT

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,150 mi
Last recorded140,150 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 BNT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 140,150 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack knuckle (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s indicator repeator lamp lans missing

Fail 4 Jun 2019 140,147 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack knuckle (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s indicator repeator lamp lans missing

Pass 15 May 2018 130,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

lens missing from n/s indicator repeator lamp

Fail 14 May 2018 130,161 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lens missing from n/s indicator repeator lamp

Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,241 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 117,238 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 107,258 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly borh (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 107,255 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly borh (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s wiper ruber split on ends

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,521 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 97,519 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,118 miles

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

glow plug warning ;lamp flashes

Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,116 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

glow plug warning ;lamp flashes

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,936 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,042 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 78,042 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,177 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,844 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,022 miles

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

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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X885 BNT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X885 BNT, 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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X885 BNT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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