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B20 BSC

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,531 mi
Last recorded227,531 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 BSC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 227,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil badly overfiled

Pass 24 Jun 2015 227,531 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil badly overfiled

Pass 23 Jun 2014 212,772 miles

nearside + offside front inner to outer sills slightly damaged

nearside + offside front wishbones rear most bushes slight movement + slightly perished

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge + slightly perished

offside rear tyre low on inner edge + slightly perished in tread

rear number plate slightly deterioated

slight movement in front inner steering arms

slight movement in front top shock mounts

small chip in front screen

wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 28 Jun 2013 191,164 miles

slight damage to rear bumper

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight damage + slightly corroded to nearside + offside front inner to outer sills

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside + offside front + rear brake discs surface corrosion + slightly scored and pitted suspect vehicle been standing

slight movement in nearside + offside front top shock mountings

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2013 191,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside + offside front + rear brake discs surface corrosion + slightly scored and pitted suspect vehicle been standing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight damage + slightly corroded to nearside + offside front inner to outer sills

slight damage to rear bumper

slight movement in nearside + offside front top shock mountings

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2012 184,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp on

front to rear brake pipes rusting / corroding

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

vehicle tested in wet weather

Fail 7 Jun 2012 184,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp on

front brake discs in very poor condition

front to rear brake pipes rusting / corroding

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 22 Mar 2011 172,611 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 163,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 163,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 153,992 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 151,348 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 151,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 133,576 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 121,179 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 107,317 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 107,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 95,382 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 85,426 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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B20 BSC is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B20 BSC, 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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B20 BSC is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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