MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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