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BAW 183B

1964 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1221cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,221 mi
Last recorded41,221 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAW 183B
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1964
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,221 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 41,193 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 41,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 41,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 41,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,059 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,954 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,736 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,689 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,665 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,533 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,502 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,372 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight freeplay in o/s front trunion

slight freeplay on sector shaft

slight tightness on n/s rear brake

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,333 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 40,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BAW 183B is a 1964 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,221cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BAW 183B, 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 62 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAW 183B registered?

BAW 183B is a 1964 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 1964.

Is BAW 183B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAW 183B shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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