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V436 EBJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

225,105 mi
Last recorded225,105 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV436 EBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 225,105 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 212,356 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 212,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 191,358 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 191,358 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 175,644 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 166,681 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 149,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 134,660 miles

both rear shocker casings adrift

n/s head light glass has slight damage

Fail 2 Dec 2010 134,660 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shocker casings adrift

n/s head light glass has slight damage

Pass 1 Dec 2009 117,983 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 109,816 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 99,137 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 86,840 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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V436 EBJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V436 EBJ, 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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What year was V436 EBJ registered?

V436 EBJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V436 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V436 EBJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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