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V221 EKY

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,358 mi
Last recorded87,358 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 EKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,358 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

E.M.Light on

Exhaust corroded

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Rear silencer broken up inside

Fail 28 Jan 2014 87,358 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

E.M.Light on

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Rear silencer broken up inside

Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,029 miles

E.m.light on

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside wiper split

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 73,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front 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)

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

engine check light on

o/s wiperblade split

Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Center exhaust support bracket come adrift

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,631 miles

Center exhaust support bracket come adrift

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,681 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 67,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,469 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,311 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,941 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 39,941 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,058 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 34,058 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V221 EKY is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V221 EKY, 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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V221 EKY is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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