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V45 PFL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,800 mi
Last recorded159,800 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 PFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 159,800 miles

both front body sills damaged by jacking

Fail 23 Aug 2016 159,587 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front body sills damaged by jacking

Pass 29 Aug 2015 150,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 149,097 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 149,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 140,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to both front sills

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 2 Aug 2013 140,497 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to both front sills

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 28 Mar 2012 140,490 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine management light on.

Front and rear brake discs rusty.

Front brake hoses cracking.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside rear shock absorber damp.

Rear exhaust hanger hanger rusty.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 132,394 miles

brake fluid below max

front brake poads are geting low

o/s front indercater slightly white

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

water leak from rad further investgation

Fail 14 Jul 2010 132,394 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

brake fluid below max

front brake poads are geting low

o/s front indercater slightly white

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

water leak from rad further investgation

Pass 30 Jul 2009 122,335 miles

exhaust system rusty condition

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

oil leak gearbox

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2009 122,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system rusty condition

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

oil leak gearbox

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2008 110,833 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 110,833 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 97,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 83,414 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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V45 PFL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V45 PFL, 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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V45 PFL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 February 2000.

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